A Comeback for the Ages
Boston College’s baseball squad answered the call on Saturday, securing an 8‑4 victory over Long Island in an NCAA Regional contest that kept their tournament hopes alive after a Friday loss to Liberty.
The Eagles struck first when Nick Wang delivered a single in the opening inning, setting the tone for a potent offense that would add three runs in both the second and fourth frames. Carter Hendrickson’s two‑run homer in the second and Ty Mainolfi’s two‑run single in the fourth stretched the lead, while Jack Toomey’s fifth‑inning homer marked his second consecutive day with a round‑tripper.
Pitching proved equally decisive. Tyler Mudd worked 7.1 innings, limiting Long Island to four hits while striking out ten batters, and Kyle Kipp closed the game with five flawless outs, fanning three to earn the save.
Boston College finished the game with ten hits and four walks against just four strikeouts, a testament to disciplined hitting and effective sequencing. The defense also benefited from timely contributions, including Julio Solier’s two hits and RBI and Kyle Wolff’s three‑time on‑base performance.
What’s Next for the Eagles
The next test arrives Sunday at noon, when the Eagles will meet the loser of the Liberty‑Georgia showdown, a game that will determine which opponent they face in the double‑elimination bracket. Two more wins will be required to keep the season alive.