Boston College Baseball Prepares for Key Home Series Against California
Chestnut Hill, Mass. - Boston College is gearing up for an exciting home conference series against the California Golden Bears from March 20th to 22nd. Fans can catch all the action live on ACCNX, with first pitches scheduled for 3:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and noon.
Historical Matchup
The Eagles have faced off against Cal seven times, holding a 2-5 record, and are 1-2 at home. Last season, Boston College managed to snag a thrilling 10-9 victory in the middle game of their series at Berkeley.
A dramatic three-run ninth inning, highlighted by Esteban Garcia's two-RBI double, sealed the win. John Kwiatkowski took home the victory, while Dylan Howanitz secured the save.
Sizing Up the Golden Bears
Cal enters the series with a 13-8 record, though they’re looking to rebound from a five-game skid after an impressive 11-game winning streak. The Golden Bears boast a team batting average of .299, led by the red-hot trio of Hideki Prather (.380), Cade Campbell (.354), and Daniel Murillo (.352).
On the mound, Cal's pitchers hold a combined 3.81 ERA, with Oliver De La Torre leading the strikeout count at 28. Impressively, they have three pitchers with sub-3.00 ERAs and over 25 strikeouts.
Pitching Matchups
Friday's opener features Boston College's A.J. Colarusso against Cal’s Oliver De La Torre.
Colarusso, with a 1-1 record and a 4.37 ERA, leads the Eagles with 22 strikeouts. His last outing against NC State saw him deliver six solid innings.
De La Torre, holding a 2.96 ERA, will look to build on his 28 strikeouts, despite a challenging last start against North Carolina.
Saturday’s game pits Tyler Mudd against Ethan Foley. Mudd, with a 4.71 ERA, recently notched his first save in a relief appearance against Sacred Heart. Foley, sporting a 4.21 ERA, is coming off a six-inning performance against the Tar Heels.
Sunday’s finale will see Brady Miller face Gavin Eddy. Miller has been consistent with a 2.00 ERA over three starts, while Eddy, at 3-1 with a 2.73 ERA, aims to bounce back from a tough outing against UNC.
Recent Performances
Boston College is riding high after sweeping their midweek games against Sacred Heart and UMass Lowell. Ty Mainolfi shone with three hits and two RBIs in his home debut.
Against the River Hawks, the Eagles launched three homers, with Danny Surowiec hitting his first career bomb. Colin Larson and Jack Toomey also went deep, with Toomey racking up four RBIs.
Looking ahead, the Eagles have a busy schedule, traveling to Northeastern on March 24th before returning home for a showdown with Merrimack on March 25th, followed by a weekend clash with No. 9 Virginia.