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Birdball sweeps Duke, loses to Maine
TL;DR
Boston College baseball swept Duke in a three-game series but lost to Maine. The Eagles showcased strong performances, particularly in the first two games, but faced challenges in the final game against Duke.
Key points
- Boston College swept Duke in a three-game series.
- The Eagles won the first game 11-1 and the second game 4-2.
- Boston College's performance improves their NCAA tournament hosting chances.
- Key players included Julio Solier and Carter Hendrickson.
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CORAL GABLES, FL - MARCH 08: Boston College infielder Ty Mainolfi (2) bats in the third inning as the Miami Hurricanes faced the Boston College Eagles on March 8, 2026, at Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Samuel Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
It was an interesting week for the Boston College baseball program. They’ve been on an upward trajectory all season with a real shot to host NCAA tournament games in Brighton, and their sweep over Duke this weekend furthered that endeavor. Game 1 on Friday was a rout from the start, as the Eagles piled on 8 runs by the end of the second inning, blowing up Blue Devil starter Aidan Weaver for 5 hits and 3 walks. BC went on to win 11-1 in seven innings.
Game 2 on Saturday was a much closer affair that saw BC take yet another early lead. Julio Solier, Ty Mainolfi, and Jack Toomey all rounded the bases on a series of that featured an error, a single, and a wild pitch. But Duke starting pitcher Peter Lemke tightened up after that, pitching five innings without letting up another score. BC starting pitcher Brady Miller had a great outing himself, giving up only one run on a solo homer through five innings before eventually the Eagles surrender an unearned run on an error to make it a 3-2 ballgame. Solier came up big again in the next half inning though, hitting a single to bring home Colin Larson and stretch the BC lead to 4-2. BC’s Gavin Soares closed the final two innings by only giving up two hits to secure the victory.
Game 3, later on Saturday, had all of the makings of another close contest. After making it to the 5th inning with a 1-0 lead, BC starter Tyler Mudd surrendered four runs that included a three-run shot by Matthew Strand. Then, after Duke extended their lead to 5-1, BC came fighting back in the bottom of the 6th. Colin Larson solo homered on a 3-2 count to start. Then after the bases got loaded up, Carter Hendrickson brought them all home with a 3RBI triple down the left field line, tying the game at 5-5. That was followed by solo shot from Julio Solier in the next inning to give BC a 1-run lead, followed again by Duke’s Kaden Smith hitting an RBI single to tie it back up in the top of the 8th.
Q&A
What were the scores of the Boston College vs Duke baseball games?
Boston College won the first game 11-1, the second game 4-2, and the third game ended in a tie before Duke ultimately won.
Who were the standout players for Boston College in the series against Duke?
Julio Solier, Ty Mainolfi, and Carter Hendrickson were key contributors, with Solier hitting crucial home runs and Hendrickson delivering a 3-RBI triple.
What impact does the Duke series have on Boston College's NCAA tournament chances?
The sweep over Duke enhances Boston College's chances of hosting NCAA tournament games in Brighton.
How did Boston College perform in their game against Maine?
The article does not provide specific details about the game against Maine, only mentioning that Boston College lost.