The University of Maine baseball squad rolled past Merrimack on Tuesday afternoon, posting a 14‑4 victory in eight innings at home.
Early Momentum
Hunter St. Denis kicked off the scoring with an RBI single that brought home Nic Pepe, and Albert De La Rosa followed with a double that drove in St. Denis.
The third inning exploded for the Black Bears when Jack Quigley delivered a three‑run triple to right field, capping a five‑run burst.
Pitching Precision
Starter Erik Swenson tossed two and one‑third innings, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out five batters. Relievers Jack Donlin and Tommy Martin combined for three and two‑thirds innings of scoreless baseball, with Rex Hauser closing out the final two frames.
Looking Ahead
The win lifts the Black Bears to 17‑30 and sets up a three‑game series against UAlbany beginning Thursday, May 14, as the team aims to finish the regular season on a high note.