The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost to the Long Island Sharks, 12-0, on March 28 at Hawk Stadium. The game was part of their ongoing series and marked another defeat for the Hawks this season.
This result highlights the challenges faced by the Hawks as they continue their season. The shutout underscores both strong pitching from the Sharks and missed opportunities for Maryland Eastern Shore.
After a scoreless first inning, Long Island took control with two runs in the second. The following three innings saw neither team able to score, though Maryland Eastern Shore loaded the bases in the fifth before being retired without scoring. The sixth inning proved decisive as Long Island scored nine runs, followed by another run in the seventh to secure a commanding victory.
The final statistics showed that Maryland Eastern Shore managed four hits but could not convert them into runs. Shipley recorded his first collegiate base hit, going 1-for-2 at bat. Three other players each went 1-for-3 at the plate. In contrast, Long Island scored twelve runs on nine hits without committing any errors.
The teams will conclude their series on Sunday at noon at Hawk Stadium. Fans can watch a live stream of the game on YouTube or follow live stats on umeshawksports.com.
