Boston College Baseball Wins Season Opener Over Seton Hall

Eagles rally late to defeat Pirates in Puerto Rico Challenge

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Boston College baseball team opened their 2026 season with a 6-4 victory over Seton Hall in the Puerto Rico Challenge. The Eagles overcame an early 2-0 deficit, tying the game in the 5th inning and taking the lead for good with a pair of runs in the 7th and 8th innings.

Why it matters

This win gives the Boston College baseball team momentum heading into the rest of the Puerto Rico Challenge and the start of their regular season schedule. The Eagles are looking to build on last year's success and make a push for the NCAA Tournament, so this opening day victory is an important first step.

The details

Seton Hall jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning, but Boston College battled back to tie the game in the 5th. The Eagles then took the lead for good with a run in the 7th and an insurance run in the 8th. BC's bullpen was strong, with Cesar Gonzalez earning the win in relief.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Boston College scored the go-ahead run in the 7th inning.

The players

AJ Colarusso

Boston College starting pitcher who allowed 2 unearned runs over 4 innings.

Julio Solier

Boston College shortstop who scored the tying run in the 5th inning.

Justin Ford

Seton Hall left fielder who hit a 2-run home run to give the Pirates a 4-3 lead in the 5th inning, but suffered an ankle injury while rounding the bases.

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What they’re saying

“This was a hard-fought win to open the season. Our guys showed a lot of fight to come back and take the lead late.”

— Mike Gambino, Boston College Head Coach

What’s next

Boston College will face Houston on Saturday afternoon in the second day of the Puerto Rico Challenge.

The takeaway

Boston College's comeback victory over Seton Hall demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close games, an important quality as they look to build on last season's success and make a push for the NCAA Tournament.