BC Baseball Drops Home Opener Against Houston

Eagles' offense struggles in 5-1 loss after thrilling season-opening win

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Boston College baseball team lost their home opener against the University of Houston Cougars by a score of 5-1 on Saturday in Puerto Rico. After a dramatic comeback victory on Friday night, the Eagles' offense was held in check, managing only one run on the day. Houston took an early lead and added insurance runs late to secure the win.

Why it matters

This loss evens BC's record at 1-1 to start the season. The Eagles were hoping to build momentum after their opening day heroics, but were unable to sustain that success against a tough Houston squad. The team will look to rebound in their final game in Puerto Rico before heading to South Carolina for a weekend series.

The details

Boston College used eight different pitchers in the game, with starter Sean Hard going two scoreless innings. However, the Cougars were able to get to the BC staff, scoring two runs in the fourth inning, one in the sixth, and another in the ninth. The lone Eagles run came on an RBI single by Ty Mainolfi in the third inning, plating Carter Hendrickson. Hendrickson had two hits on the day, while Nick Wang, Mainolfi, Jack Toomey and Colin Larson each added singles.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • BC has one more game left in Puerto Rico on Sunday night against Washington (7:30 PM).
  • The Eagles will then head to South Carolina for four games next weekend (doubleheader on Sunday) against Cornell and Northwestern.

The players

Sean Hard

The BC starting pitcher who went two scoreless innings, allowing one hit, one walk, and recording one strikeout.

Ty Mainolfi

The BC player who drove in the team's lone run with an RBI single in the third inning.

Carter Hendrickson

The BC player who scored the team's only run after being driven in by Mainolfi's single. Hendrickson had two hits in the game.

Houston Cougars

The opposing team that defeated Boston College 5-1 in the home opener.

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What they’re saying

“We just couldn't get the bats going today after a great win last night. We'll look to bounce back tomorrow against Washington before heading to South Carolina.”

— BC Head Coach

What’s next

The Eagles will look to rebound in their final game in Puerto Rico on Sunday night against the University of Washington before heading to South Carolina for a four-game weekend series against Cornell and Northwestern.

The takeaway

After an exciting season-opening victory, Boston College was unable to maintain their momentum, falling to Houston 5-1 in their home opener. The Eagles' offense struggled to produce, managing only one run on the day. BC will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to face Washington and then travel to South Carolina for a key early-season weekend series.