Bay Path Shuts Down Me.-Presque Isle with an 8-0 Win

Longmeadow, MA- 
In a commanding display of skill and teamwork, Bay Path University secured a decisive 8-0 win over the University of Maine at Presque Isle on April 13, 2025, at the South Campus Stadium. The game, which lasted just an hour and a half, saw Bay Path improve their season record to 12-12, while Me.-Presque Isle continued to struggle, falling to 1-11.

Bay Path's offensive onslaught began in the first inning, with a series of strategic plays that laid the foundation for their victory. C. Austin scored the opening run, driven in by M. Tessmer's single. The highlight of the inning came from M. Sunderland, who hit a three-run homer, bringing in M. Vera and Tessmer, and giving Bay Path a substantial 4-0 lead.

The second inning saw Bay Path extending their lead further. M. Vera added to the score with an RBI single, allowing Austin to cross home plate. S. Verrengia's fielder's choice play brought Vera home, pushing the score to 6-0.

In the third inning, an error by Me.-Presque Isle's second baseman allowed A. Burns to score, unearned, further increasing Bay Path's advantage. The fourth inning saw J. Boudreau hitting an RBI single, bringing in Sunderlan and solidifying the final score at 8-0.

Bay Path's pitcher, M. Sunderland, was instrumental in the victory, delivering an impressive performance on the mound. Sunderland pitched a complete game, allowing only one hit, no runs, and striking out seven batters, showcasing both offensive and defensive prowess. Me.-Presque Isle struggled to find their footing throughout the game, managing only one hit and committing an error. M. Bucholz, their starting pitcher, faced a tough lineup, giving up 11 hits and eight runs over four innings, with four walks and two strikeouts.

The game was witnessed by an audience of 200 attendees, who gathered under clear skies at Farmlea Road. With this victory, Bay Path looks to build momentum for the remainder of the season, while Me.-Presque Isle will need to regroup and strategize to turn their season around.

The Wildcats will next face Lesley at home on Wednesday, April 15 at 3:00pm and 5:00pm.