Stonehill College’s baseball team wrapped up its season with a doubleheader against Norfolk State University, dropping one game and winning the other in a tightly contested series that ended 9-6 and 15-4.
First Game Highlights
The Skyhawks surged ahead early, capitalizing on a leadoff single by Nathan Kearney that sparked a rally. John Bureau delivered a solo homer and added an RBI single, while Jamison Howland contributed an insurance homer in the eighth inning. Pitcher Ryan Douglas earned his career‑high fifth win of the season, sealing a 9‑6 victory that underscored the team’s depth.
Several other Skyhawks made notable contributions. Sam Parks and Max Brulport provided solid defensive work, while Brendan Driscoll and Cian Hamell‑Kelleher added key outs. The offense also featured Adam Martin, Jake Lanzer, and Michael Rickert, who each chipped in timely hits.
Second Game Setback
Norfolk State seized control early, building an 11‑run lead through the first four innings. The Skyhawks struggled to respond, but Nathan Kearney extended his on‑base streak to 41 consecutive games with a homer in the later frames. Eisig Chin recorded his team‑leading second triple of the season, and Jimmy Gilleran logged a hit in his first collegiate plate appearance, offering a bright spot amid the 15‑4 loss.
The doubleheader highlighted both the promise and the challenges facing the program. Players such as Ryan Hoeft, Armanis Romero, Kacin Robinson, Justin Journette, Cam Morrison, Ryan LeClair, Brayden Rader, Will Newton, and Hunter Bell continued to develop, suggesting a foundation for future growth.
Looking ahead, the Skyhawks will aim to build on the strengths revealed in the series while addressing inconsistencies that led to the loss. With a roster that includes Sam Parks, Ryan Douglas, Sean McGee, TJ Curley, Michael Rickert, Adam Martin, Jake Lanzer, Jimmy Gilleran, Brendan Driscoll, Cian Hamell‑Kelleher, Max Brulport, Nathan Kearney, Jamison Howland, John Bureau, Emmett Johnson, Ryan Hoeft, Armanis Romero, Kacin Robinson, Justin Journette, Cam Morrison, Ryan LeClair, Eisig Chin, Brayden Rader, Will Newton, and Hunter Bell, the team has a deep pool of talent to draw from as it prepares for the next chapter.