University of Maine Baseball Team Falls to UConn
Storrs, CT – In a challenging matchup, the University of Maine baseball team faced off against UConn on Thursday night, ultimately losing 4-13.
The Black Bears’ offense started promisingly with Evan Menzel driving in the first run in the second inning, hitting a double down the right field line that scored Dean O’Neill, who had walked. Aidan Bardi followed suit in the fourth inning, bringing in two more runs with an infield single that allowed Drew Reynolds to score, supplemented by a throwing error that permitted Menzel to reach home. Menzel also showcased his power with a solo home run in the sixth inning, marking his fourth blast of the season.
On the pitching side, Vaun Larisa took the mound but struggled, ending his outing after just 1.1 innings, allowing eight runs on four hits, alongside five walks and one strikeout. Owen Wheeler, Luc Lavigueur, Brennan Rumpf, Jack Donlin, and Sebastian Holt stepped in, with Lavigueur having the most impressive relief appearance, giving up only one run in three innings. Holt concluded the game with solid performance, striking out two batters without allowing any base runners.
UConn started the game strong, scoring five runs in the first inning, complemented by three in the second, one in the fourth, and four in the seventh. Greg Shaw III earned the win in relief for the Huskies.
The Black Bears, now at 20-28 overall and 13-11 in the America East Conference, will seek redemption as they prepare for game two against UConn on Friday, May 16, with the first pitch scheduled for 6 PM.
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