The Maine baseball team saw its season come to a close on May 23rd as it fell 7-3 to Binghamton in the America East Championship.
The contest, originally slated for an earlier start, was pushed back by rain and finally began at 8 p.m., adding a dampened atmosphere to the proceedings.
Early Momentum
Binghamton struck first in the bottom of the second inning, establishing an early lead that they would protect.
The Bearcats extended their advantage in the third, plating three runs to go up 4-1, with key hits from several contributors.
Maine's Response
Maine responded in the top of the third when Brody Rasmussen launched a solo homer, narrowing the gap to 4-2.
The Bearcats answered with a solo run in the sixth and added two more in the eighth, pulling ahead 7-2 before Maine’s ninth‑inning rally.
Pitching Details
In the ninth, the Black Bears scored two runs, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.
Rex Hauser took the loss for Maine, surrendering three runs over 2.2 innings, while Binghamton’s pitching staff combined for a solid outing.
Relievers Tommy Martin and Owen Wheeler each tossed scoreless stretches, but the damage had already been done.
Final Standings
With the victory, Binghamton improves to 31‑20 and secures a spot in the College World Series Super Regionals, while Maine finishes the year at 24‑32.
The team will look to rebuild after a season marked by both promising moments and the challenges of a rain‑shortened schedule.