A Marathon on the Diamond
The Tulane baseball team saw its season conclude in dramatic fashion on Friday night, dropping an 11‑inning contest to Rice by a 6‑5 margin. What began as a modest lead evaporated as the Owls rallied twice, erasing two‑run deficits in the ninth and tenth frames before sealing the win with a decisive hit in the eleventh.
Jason Wachs was the catalyst for the Green Wave, launching a two‑run homer that marked his ninth of the year and briefly put Tulane ahead. The offense, however, was a collective effort, with Bryson Ayala, Tanner Chun, James Agabedis, Johnny Elliott and a host of other teammates chipping in hits and runs to keep the pressure on.
The game also served as a bittersweet farewell for several seniors whose collegiate careers drew to a close. Players such as Matthias Haas, Tye Wood, Jack Johnson and Michael Devenney saw their time at Tulane end on that field, marking the end of an era for the program.
Statistically, the loss dropped Tulane’s record in road and neutral‑site games to 7‑22, underscoring the challenges the team faced away from home. It also extended a disappointing streak, as this marked the third conference series the Green Wave have been swept this season.
Despite the final score, the marathon highlighted the resilience of a young squad that refused to back down. The experience will likely shape the offseason’s recruiting and development plans as the program looks to rebuild and aim for a more competitive future.