Baseball trimmed by Maine on road, 8-6

Binghamton baseball faced a tough loss against Maine, ending with an 8-6 score. Trailing early, Binghamton struggled to convert opportunities, finishing the game with six hits and nine runners left on base. Despite strong individual performances by Devan Bade and Freddy Forgione, who combined for four hits and four RBIs, the Bearcats could not close the gap after coming within two runs in the later innings. The loss leaves Binghamton's record at 22-22 overall and 10-10 in the America East conference. The series concludes with a decisive rubber game on Sunday.

• Binghamton had 6 hits (5 singles, 1 double) during the game.
• Devan Bade recorded 3 RBIs with a 2-for-4 performance at the plate.
• Brady Bouchard achieved a season-high of 8 strikeouts in 5 innings pitched.

Despite showing resilience by scoring runs in consecutive innings, Binghamton's inability to capitalize on late-game opportunities ultimately cost them the win. Their performance exhibited both promise and shortcomings, raising questions about consistency and clutch hitting.

• The Bearcats have split the first two games of the series against Maine.
• Binghamton has struggled to maintain a lead, as evidenced by falling behind early in the game.

The Bearcats will play the series rubber match against Maine on Sunday, needing a victory to gain momentum and improve their overall and conference records.

Binghamton must capitalize on scoring opportunities in their next matchup to avoid leaving crucial runs stranded, which may determine their success in the series and future games.