Connolly, Black Bears Force Rematch Against Binghamton with 3-1 Win Over Stony Brook
May 24, 2013
Mike Connolly (Bridgewater, Mass.) pitched a complete game, allowing just one run, as the University of Maine baseball team defeated Stony Brook 3-1 on Friday afternoon in the 2013 America East Tournament. The Black Bears now face Binghamton at 8 PM on Friday night at LeLacheur Park to try to force a game seven on Saturday.
Maine Falls to Binghamton, Looks to Stay Alive Against Stony Brook
May 23, 2013
LOWELL, Mass.-- The University of Maine baseball game against Binghamton, in the America East Tournament on Thursday night, was suspended in the bottom of the seventh inning due to rain. Binghamton leads the game 8-2 with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning. The game is expected to resume on Friday, May 24 at 12 noon, weather permitting.
Lawrence Two-Hitter Leads Maine to 7-0 Victory in America East Opener
May 22, 2013
The University of Maine baseball team (35-20) used a 14-hit performance, coupled with a complete-game shutout victory by Tommy Lawrence (West Haven, Conn.), to defeat Stony Brook 7-0 in the opening round of the America East Championships at LeLacheur Park on Wednesday evening. Eric White (Brewer, Maine) powered the offense with a three-run home run as five other Black Bear batters added a pair of hits.
Top-Ranked Black Bears Open America East Tournament
May 22, 2013
The University of Maine baseball team heads to the America East Tournament this weekend, which will be played in Lowell, Mass. The Black Bears won the 2013 America East regular season title for the first time since the 2002 season. Maine opens the tournament on Wednesday, May 22 when it faces Stony Brook at 4 PM.
Fransoso, Lawrence and Trimper Pick Up Major America East Awards
May 21, 2013
After winning the 2013 America East regular season title, the University of Maine baseball team picked up three of the major post-season honors on Tuesday evening. Senior Michael Fransoso (Portsmouth, N.H.) was named America East Player of the Year, while junior hurler Tommy Lawrence (West Haven, Conn.) was a unanimous selection for Pitcher of the Year. Head coach Steve Trimper earned Coach of the Year honors. In addition, junior Mike Connolly (Bridgewater, Mass.) became the first player in conference history to be selected to All-Conference teams at two different positions.
Baseball's Troy Black Honored as America East Player of the Week
May 20, 2013
University of Maine second baseman Troy Black (Mississauga, Ontario) has been named this week's America East Player of the Week, as announced by the conference on Monday morning.
