
UMBC Baseball Falls in Tight America East Playoff Battle
A 5‑4 loss to Maine in the America East tournament puts UMBC on the brink, but a strong pitching performance and key hits keep their hopes alive for a rematch with UMass Lowell.
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A 5‑4 loss to Maine in the America East tournament puts UMBC on the brink, but a strong pitching performance and key hits keep their hopes alive for a rematch with UMass Lowell.

The University of Maine baseball team upset second‑seeded UMBC in the America East Championship, advancing to face #1 Binghamton on May 22. Key performances included Murphy’s bases‑clearing double and Carpenter’s 15th‑of‑the‑season home run.

The University of Maine baseball squad posted a 7‑5 victory over UAlbany on Saturday, securing its second win of the weekend and improving its record as the regular season winds down. Juju Stevens delivered a grand slam, while Troy Carpenter added a solo homer, and Pierce Friedman earned the win in relief.