As the season draws to a close, the UMBC Retrievers baseball squad is set to finish its non‑conference slate with a showdown against Towson on Tuesday, a game that promises to cap a whirlwind stretch of contests.
A Nail‑Biter in Towson
The Retrievers will look to build on a memorable encounter earlier this month, when they erased a late deficit to secure a 6‑5 victory over the Tigers in eleven innings. The win was powered by a clutch performance from sophomore outfielder Anthony Mascuilli, who collected multiple hits and crossed the plate three times, and by a timely single from Ehi Okojie that delivered the winning run in the eleventh.
Relief pitcher Sergio Droz also left a strong impression, retiring all seven batters he faced to preserve the lead and seal the win.
Just days later, UMBC traveled to face Bryant, where a ninth‑inning rally by the hosts denied the Retrievers a series sweep. The narrow loss underscored the fine margins that have defined the team’s late‑season schedule.
Meanwhile, Towson’s own campaign took a hit when they fell 14‑6 to William & Mary in their most recent series finale, a result that leaves the Tigers looking to regroup before the final stretch.
With key contributors like Mascuilli, Okojie and Droz still in the lineup, UMBC hopes to translate these moments of resilience into a strong finish as the season’s final weeks unfold.