The University of Massachusetts baseball team achieved its first Mid-American Conference series sweep, defeating Eastern Michigan 19-15. This win improved UMass's record to 9-18 overall and 5-13 in the MAC, while Eastern Michigan fell to 10-24 overall and 5-32 in league play. Braden Sullivan led with a career-high five hits and two home runs, contributing to the offensive display alongside Gavin O'Brien, who also hit two home runs and recorded eight RBIs. UMass built an early lead, saw several lead changes, and ultimately clinched the victory while overcoming a resilient Eastern Michigan team.

By the Numbers
  • Braden Sullivan recorded a career-high five hits, including two home runs and five runs scored.
  • Gavin O'Brien achieved eight RBIs, setting a career high with his two home runs.
  • UMass scored a total of 19 runs, setting a team mark for offensive output in the series.
State of Play
  • UMass is showing improvement with its first MAC series sweep of the season.
  • The team demonstrated offensive depth and resilience, contributing to high-scoring games in the series.
  • Eastern Michigan kept the game competitive with multiple lead changes, showcasing their own offensive capabilities.
What's Next

UMass looks forward to the Beanpot Consolation game against Harvard on April 14, seeking to maintain momentum from this series and build on their recent successes.

Bottom Line

The Minutemen's offensive explosion against Eastern Michigan highlights their potential to compete effectively in the MAC. As they move forward, consistent performance will be key to achieving further victories and improving their season record.