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The Bridgewater State University baseball team kicked off its season with a close 4-3 loss to UMass Boston. Graduate shortstop Kevin Lindsay made history by becoming the all-time leader in games played for the Bears. Despite a strong comeback effort, missed opportunities and errors hampered the team’s performance. Scott Emerson led the Bears with three hits, while UMass Boston’s Justin Gouveia had a strong showing. The Bears will regroup as they prepare for a doubleheader against Ursinus College during their Spring Break trip.
Boston, Massachusetts – The Bridgewater State University baseball team kicked off its 2025 season with a narrow 4-3 loss to UMass Boston on Friday afternoon at Monan Park. The matchup not only marked the beginning of the season, but it also saw graduate shortstop Kevin Lindsay make history by becoming the Bears’ all-time leader in games played, participating in his 161st game in a BSU uniform.
Lindsay surpassed the previous record held by John Garabedian, who played for the team from 2010 to 2013. Despite the personal achievement, Lindsay and the Bears faced a tough game against the Beacons, who initially took control with four runs within the first three innings. The early scoring spree was aided by three infield errors from the Bears, which resulted in two unearned runs.
Junior Nick Farnacci from Farmingdale, New York, and sophomore Elliot Miles from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, contributed significantly to the Beacons’ offense with timely RBI singles, expanding the score to 4-0 by the end of the third inning.
As the game progressed, Bridgewater State mounted a comeback. The Bears found success in the top of the fifth inning by loading the bases with one out after singles from seniors Philip Messina and Scott Emerson, coupled with a walk from Danny Jasmin. Messina crossed home plate on a fielder’s choice, and Ryan Flaherty further chipped away at the deficit with an RBI single, making it 4-2. The Bears’ next run came when senior Brendan Flaven was hit by a pitch, leading to Lindsay scoring the team’s third run.
However, UMass Boston’s senior right-hander Logan Lawrence came in as relief and successfully ended the Bridgewater threat with a strikeout. Although the Bears continued to create scoring opportunities in the sixth and seventh innings, they were unable to capitalize, leaving multiple runners stranded.
The pitching strategy saw the Beacons’ starter Max Moss pitch 4.3 innings, allowing three runs on five hits, and he did not factor into the decision. The Beacons’ bullpen trio of Lawrence, freshman Connor Curtis, and graduate Thomas Kierce collectively delivered 4.1 scoreless innings. On the other hand, junior Trey Yesu took the loss for the Bears after pitching two innings. In total, Bridgewater employed six pitchers throughout the game, with some making their collegiate debuts.
From an offensive perspective, Scott Emerson led the Bears’ batting efforts by going 3-for-5. Meanwhile, UMass Boston showcased a strong batting lineup, highlighted by Justin Gouveia, who went 3-for-4. The game resulted in a total of 17 singles, indicative of a tightly contested matchup with limited extra-base hits.
Following the loss, the Bridgewater State baseball team is set to fly to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for their Spring Break trip. Their schedule includes a doubleheader against Ursinus College on March 8th, starting at 3:00 PM.
This defeat serves not only as a stepping stone for the Bridgewater State Bears as they begin their season but also as an opportunity to regroup and come back stronger in the upcoming games.
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