Binghamton baseball (16-20, 6-9 America East) faces off against reigning champion Maine (8-28, 4-7 AE) in a weekend series, with both teams struggling in the standings as former champions, vying for a spot in the top six teams for the America East Championship. BU has battled injuries with a revolving lineup of 17 position players and 6 starting pitchers in conference games, unlike last season's consistency with only three pitching starters. Maine, currently on an eight-game losing streak, relies on senior Jeremiah Jenkins, the league leader in home runs and third in RBIs. Maine holds a slight historical advantage in head-to-head matchups and games played in Orono.

By the Numbers
  • BU hitting .267 as a team with a 5.52 pitching ERA, both third in the America East
  • Maine batting .261 and has a 9.30 ERA, ranking 5th and 6th in AE respectively
Yes, But

Both teams have struggled with injuries impacting their lineups and performance throughout the season.

State of Play
  • BU sits in fifth place after a recent sweep, while Maine remains in sixth place in the conference standings
  • Maine has lost eight consecutive games, including non-conference defeats
What's Next

The weekend series will be crucial for both teams to improve their standings and secure a spot in the America East Championship. Their performance in this series will be pivotal for their postseason hopes.

Bottom Line

As Binghamton baseball faces off against Maine in a critical weekend series, both teams, grappling with injuries and a turbulent season, seek to secure a spot in the top six for the America East Championship, making this an important series with significant implications for their postseason aspirations.