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Birdball’s Dan Metzdorf Selected in Fifth Round of MLB Draft

Peter Kim • June 4, 2019

After an excellent senior season for the Eagles, Dan Metzdorf was selected in the fifth round of the MLB draft Tuesday by the Chicago White Sox. The senior went 8-2 with a 2.30 ERA in 2019.

Go Figure: Freshman Pelio Making His Name Known Against ACC Elite

Bradley Smart • April 8, 2019

Through seven starts, BC freshman righthander Mason Pelio is 4-1 with a 1.64 ERA and has impressed against ACC's elite, quickly establishing himself as the Eagles' top pitcher and one of the best in the conference.

Baseball Preview: What to Know About BC in 2019

Bradley Smart • February 15, 2019

After a 17-win season in 2018, head coach Mike Gambino welcomed in a large freshman class and has a plethora of returners to the lineup in what has the makings of a bounceback season.

Birdball Reloads, Enjoys Uninterrupted Fall

Bradley Smart • November 7, 2018

BC is counting on returning players like Chris Galland to lead the way, and on a bunch of newcomers to hit the ground running for a team with plenty of depth but question marks after a 17-win season.

Palomaki, Three Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft

Bradley Smart • June 7, 2018

Jake Palomaki was picked in the 18th round by Tampa Bay before all three members of the weekend rotation—Jacob Stevens, Brian Rapp, and Dan Metzdorf—were eventually picked.

Season in Review: 2018 Baseball

Bradley Smart • May 31, 2018

Two years removed from a Super Regionals appearance, the Eagles limped to a 17-win campaign, plagued by an inconsistent rotation, a lack of timely hitting, and struggles with the bullpen and close games.

Louisville’s Wolf Silences BC Bats in Series-Opening Loss

Bradley Smart • May 5, 2018

Louisville southpaw Adam Wolf struck out 10, allowed a lone run over eight innings, and was backed up by a pair of home runs as BC dropped the first game of the weekend series on Friday night.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Notre Dame

Hayley Rieman • April 27, 2018

Last year, the Eagles catapulted themselves into their second-straight ACC Tournament with a sweep of Notre Dame. This time around, BC needs a similar performance to keep its postseason hopes alive.

After Closing Seven-Run Gap, BC Falls to No. 17 FSU in Extras

Andy Backstrom • April 20, 2018

The Eagles plated at least one run in six of the final seven innings of play, forcing their fifth extra-innings affair this season, only to come up just short of a walk-off victory in the 11th frame.

Wake Forest Shuts Out Eagles in Series-Opening Doubleheader

Brady Williamson • April 13, 2018

BC's three-game win streak came to an end on Saturday, as the Eagles struck out 26 times over the course of their series-opening doubleheader, mustering just five hits and zero runs.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Wake Forest

Hayley Rieman • April 13, 2018

The Eagles, winners of three in a row, look for their first ACC series win since the end of March as they play host to Wake Forest in a three-game set, starting with a Friday doubleheader.

Eagles Drop Two More in Doubleheader Against Pittsburgh

Charlie Sommers • April 7, 2018

BC recorded 22 hits in the two-game set—seven more than the Panthers—but ultimately couldn't overcome the fact that it continuously shot itself in the foot, logging 15 walks and four errors on the day.