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Inclement weather in the Baltimore area that postponed Saturday’s University of Maine and University of Maryland-Baltimore County doubleheader couldn’t stymie the momentum the Black Bears have gathered as of late.
Rather, the juggernaut that has become the UMaine baseball squad rolled on, sweeping the Retrievers in three games over the weekend to run their record to 17-9-1 and a perfect 3-0 atop the America East conference.
Senior pitcher Scott Robinson shined in both squads’ conference opener on Friday, striking out 16 batters en route to a 9-4 victory.
UMBC led 4-3 after the fifth inning, but the Black Bears put up four runs in the sixth to take command. The rally was sparked by Joe Hough’s third triple of the season that cleared the bases and added to his school record total.
The Black Bears won both of Sunday’s games, belting six home runs on the day in 16-7 and 6-4 victories.
In the nightcap, UMaine needed 10 innings to outlast the Retrievers. With the bases loaded, Danny Menendez ripped a double down the left field line to give the Black Bears a 6-4 advantage, and Troy Martin slammed the door in the bottom of the inning.
The Black Bears open their Mahaney Diamond schedule with four games next weekend against America East rival Stony Brook.
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