The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks baseball team experienced both the thrill of explosive offense and the agony of defeat Friday, falling to Stonehill College 20-17 in an extraordinary series-opening game.
Despite posting their highest run total of the season with 17 runs, the Hawks were unable to contain Stonehill’s even more potent attack in the wild contest.
The game featured milestone moments for UMES, including Joshua Caldwell’s first career home run. Caldwell was joined by teammate Gonzalez Perez, who also launched his inaugural collegiate homer in the high-scoring affair.
The Hawks’ offensive explosion marked a season-best performance at the plate, but their pitching staff struggled to slow down Stonehill’s relentless scoring throughout the game.
Friday’s contest sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting series between the two teams, with UMES looking to bounce back from the disappointing result despite their impressive offensive showing.
