The Heights

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.

Eagles’ Scoring Drought Continues Against Rhode Island

Andy Backstrom • April 17, 2018

For the third time in four games, BC recorded three or less hits, spoiling Jack Nelson's career day on the mound, digging itself into an even deeper hole with its fourth-straight loss.

After 11 Innings, Eagles Stopped Short of Beanpot Final

Ben Thomas • April 5, 2018

BC overcame an early three run deficit from the first inning, but a three-run home run for Harvard's Patrick Robinson 10 innings later put the game out of reach.

Eagles Claim Program’s First Road Win Against Virginia During Weekend Series

Jimmy Mitchell • March 18, 2018

BC had never won a road game against No. 21 Virginia, but did so in the weekend series opener—before dropping the final two games, the product of sloppy defense and bullpen struggles.

Eagles Steal One Game From No. 17 Demon Deacons

Andy Backstrom • May 7, 2017

BC may not have won its weekend series against Wake Forest, but Dan Metzdorf's shutout performance on Saturday was just enough to keep the Eagles in the hunt for the last spot in the ACC Tournament.

Rain Halts Beanpot Final Against Harvard in Fifth Inning

Andy Backstrom • April 19, 2017

The coaching staffs were expecting rain, and a possible delay, but not a suspension of play. In the middle of the fifth inning, Wednesday's Beanpot final was halted with BC leading Harvard 3-2.

Birdball Earns First ACC Series Win At Duke

Riley Overend • April 16, 2017

Jacob Stevens, Donovan Casey, and Gian Martellini all had huge weekends at Duke, leading Birdball to a pair of victories.

Birdball Uses Big Seventh Inning to Defeat Harvard

Jimmy Mitchell • April 12, 2017

Johnny Adams and Mitch Bigras both hit RBI singles in the seventh inning, lifting BC over the Crimson, 8-5, on Tuesday afternoon.

Tar Heels Outscore BC by 24 Runs in Sunday Doubleheader

Andy Backstrom • April 10, 2017

The North Carolina lineup picked apart both Dan Metzdorf and Brian Rapp in Sunday's doubleheader. Before long, the games were effectively over, and BC was forced to attempt a desperate and unrealistic comeback.

Eagles Win First Game at Florida State Since 2009 in Series Loss

Riley Overend • March 12, 2017

Birdball was blown out by the Seminoles a couple times, but managed to earn its first victory over the Seminoles since 2009 in a weekend series in Tallahassee.

All Joking Aside, Donovan Casey Is BC’s Every-Tool Player

Michael Sullivan • March 2, 2017

Donovan Casey may be a prankster off the field, but come game time, he plays harder than anyone else on the diamond.

Oklahoma’s Walkoff Spoils Birdball’s Weekend Success

Kate Peaquin • February 27, 2017

Dan Metzdorf, Matt Gill, and Jacob Stevens strung together three excellent starts for BC in the 19 Ways Invitational. Unfortunately for Metzdorf, the Eagles blew his 4-1 lead in the final two innings versus Oklahoma.