The Central Connecticut baseball team defeated Maryland Eastern Shore 7-2 in the first game of a three-match Northeast Conference series, with Jake Neuman pitching a complete game and Colby Brouillette hitting a two-run homer.

By the Numbers
  • Score: CCSU 7, Maryland Eastern Shore 2
  • Pitching Record: W: Neuman (3-4) | L: Williams (0-5) | Save: - -
  • Records: CCSU (7-17, 6-10 NEC), UMES (0-27, 0-13 NEC)
Yes, But

The game started in wet conditions with a high number of walks in the early innings, affecting the gameplay.

State of Play
  • The Central Connecticut team ended a nine-game losing streak with this victory.
  • Jake Neuman's complete game featured eight strikeouts and just three hits allowed.
  • CCSU leads the all-time series against UMES, with a record of 25-0-1.
What's Next

The series between the Blue Devils and Hawks will continue on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

The Central Connecticut baseball team secured a crucial win, breaking a losing streak and setting a strong foundation for the series ahead, led by standout performances from Neuman and Brouillette.