The Heights

Following a Different Script: Brian Dempsey’s Path to BC

Marc Occhipinti • April 10, 2019

Brian Dempsey has played three positions in three years, moved from ninth to third in the batting lineup, and proved that it doesn't matter if you have one college offer: you can become the heart of a baseball team.

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.

Hurricanes Hand Eagles Back-to-Back Losses to End Season

Bradley Smart • May 20, 2018

A disappointing season for BC came to an end in Miami this past week, as the Eagles were handed back-to-back losses by the host Hurricanes, both by razor-thin margins that mirrored the shaky year they had.

Eagles Scrape Past Maine in High-Scoring, Eight-Inning Affair

Andy Backstrom • May 15, 2018

Brian Dempsey tied a career high with four hits, and Dante Baldelli scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning before a lighting storm kicked in, slightly abbreviating BC's two-run victory over Maine.

On Senior Day, Eagles Salvage Series Finale Against Louisville

Andy Backstrom • May 6, 2018

Brian Rapp pitched seven innings of one-run baseball, and Brian Dempsey—who logged three hits on the day—singled up the middle to score the game-winning run in the eighth inning, recording BC's second ACC win in the past four weeks.

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.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Massachusetts Lowell

Hayley Rieman • April 24, 2018

BC, losers of three straight, will make the trip to LeLacheur Park, searching for a much-needed midweek victory over the neighboring River Hawks on Tuesday afternoon.

Seminoles Complete Sweep of BC With Third Decisive Win

Marc Occhipinti • April 22, 2018

Florida State's six runs were far less than it had scored in the previous two contests, but were also more than enough to route the Eagles for the third time in three days.

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.