UMBC Baseball Sweeps UAlbany in Sunday Doubleheader

Retrievers rally late to complete conference series victory

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:39pm

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The UMBC baseball team picked up their first conference sweep of the season, defeating UAlbany 8-6 on Sunday afternoon. The Retrievers rallied late, scoring three runs in the ninth inning to secure the victory after the Great Danes had taken the lead in the seventh.

Why it matters

This series sweep is an important early-season conference win for UMBC as they look to build momentum and position themselves for a strong America East campaign. The comeback victory also demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close games.

The details

UMBC jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the first inning on RBI singles from Danny Orr and Derek Paris. The Great Danes tied the game in the fourth before the Retrievers regained the lead 5-3 in the sixth. UAlbany then took a 6-5 advantage in the seventh, but UMBC knotted the score at 6-6 in the eighth on an RBI from Jesiah Carpenter. In the ninth, Anthony Mascuilli and Ehi Okojie singled to set up the game-winning hit from Orr, who drove in two runs to give UMBC the 8-6 victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • UMBC scored two runs in the first inning.
  • The game was tied 3-3 after four innings.
  • UMBC took a 5-3 lead in the sixth inning.
  • UAlbany took a 6-5 lead in the seventh inning.

The players

Danny Orr

UMBC outfielder who had two hits, three RBIs, and a run scored in the game.

Derek Paris

UMBC outfielder who drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning.

Brady LeJeune-DeAcutis

UMBC pitcher who earned the win, pitching 2.0 innings with two strikeouts.

Kailen Hackmann

UMBC pitcher who recorded the save in the ninth inning.

Anthony Mascuilli

UAlbany player who scored a run in the first inning.

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What they’re saying

“This series sweep is an important early-season conference win for us as we look to build momentum and position ourselves for a strong America East campaign.”

— Danny Orr, UMBC Outfielder

What’s next

UMBC will face George Washington on Tuesday, March 31st at 3pm for their next game.

The takeaway

UMBC's comeback victory and series sweep of UAlbany demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close conference games, an important early-season development as they aim to contend in the America East.