UMBC’s baseball squad turned a 4‑0 hole into a 7‑4 win over NJIT on Tuesday, a performance that not only salvaged the game but also secured the program’s second‑seed positioning in the upcoming America East tournament.
A rally built on timely hits and steady arms
The turnaround began in the fifth inning when Brooks Henderson and Kyle Eddington opened the frame with back‑to‑back singles, setting the stage for Dylan Melton’s RBI single that cut the deficit to 4‑1.
Danny Wyatt then delivered a two‑run double that tied the contest, and later in the sixth inning his single brought home the go‑ahead run after Melton’s clutch hit advanced the runner.
Anthony Mascuilli added an insurance tally in the eighth with a bunt single that plated the final run, while Brady Fox shut the door by retiring the last six batters to record his fifth save of the season.
Reliever Kailen Hackmann earned the win, improving to 7‑0 on the year, and his six‑out‑of‑seven effort highlighted a bullpen that held NJIT scoreless after the early onslaught.
With the victory, UMBC will enjoy a bye to the double‑elimination stage and is slated to play again on Thursday, a testament to the team’s resilience and depth.