The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost the final game of their series against the Wagner Seahawks, 15-3, at Hawk Stadium on April 26. The loss resulted in a three-game sweep by Wagner.
The outcome matters for both teams as it affects their standings and momentum heading into future games. The Hawks’ record fell to 7-31 overall and 6-18 in conference play, while the Seahawks improved to 21-19 overall and 17-7 in conference action.
After both teams faced the minimum batters in the first inning, Wagner took an early lead with an RBI double in the second. The Hawks managed to tie the game during a double play in the fourth inning, but Wagner responded with eight runs in the fifth inning, creating a significant gap. The Seahawks added more runs with one in the sixth and five more in the seventh. Although Maryland Eastern Shore scored two additional runs on a two-run double late in the game, they were unable to close the deficit before Wagner secured victory.
Statistically, Maryland Eastern Shore recorded three runs on seven hits and committed three errors. In contrast, Wagner scored fifteen runs on twelve hits with only one error. A senior player from Maryland Eastern Shore went 1-for-3 at bat and has maintained at least one hit across all four games played that week. Another player contributed two RBIs while also finishing 1-for-3 at bat. Starting pitching for Maryland Eastern Shore combined for fourteen and two-thirds innings pitched over three games against Wagner while allowing just six earned runs total.
Looking ahead, Maryland Eastern Shore will continue its six-game homestand by facing Norfolk State on Friday, May 1 at Hawk Stadium. Fans can watch live coverage of this upcoming matchup on YouTube or follow live statistics through UMESHawkSports.com.
