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Birdball’s Dan Metzdorf Selected in Fifth Round of MLB Draft

Peter Kim • June 4, 2019

After an excellent senior season for the Eagles, Dan Metzdorf was selected in the fifth round of the MLB draft Tuesday by the Chicago White Sox. The senior went 8-2 with a 2.30 ERA in 2019.

Baseball Preview: What to Know About BC in 2019

Bradley Smart • February 15, 2019

After a 17-win season in 2018, head coach Mike Gambino welcomed in a large freshman class and has a plethora of returners to the lineup in what has the makings of a bounceback season.

Birdball Reloads, Enjoys Uninterrupted Fall

Bradley Smart • November 7, 2018

BC is counting on returning players like Chris Galland to lead the way, and on a bunch of newcomers to hit the ground running for a team with plenty of depth but question marks after a 17-win season.

Palomaki, Three Pitchers Selected in MLB Draft

Bradley Smart • June 7, 2018

Jake Palomaki was picked in the 18th round by Tampa Bay before all three members of the weekend rotation—Jacob Stevens, Brian Rapp, and Dan Metzdorf—were eventually picked.

Season in Review: 2018 Baseball

Bradley Smart • May 31, 2018

Two years removed from a Super Regionals appearance, the Eagles limped to a 17-win campaign, plagued by an inconsistent rotation, a lack of timely hitting, and struggles with the bullpen and close games.

On Senior Day, Eagles Salvage Series Finale Against Louisville

Andy Backstrom • May 6, 2018

Brian Rapp pitched seven innings of one-run baseball, and Brian Dempsey—who logged three hits on the day—singled up the middle to score the game-winning run in the eighth inning, recording BC's second ACC win in the past four weeks.

Conference Woes Continue for BC in Weekend Series With Rival Notre Dame

Mike Malley • April 29, 2018

Dan Metzdorf hurled eight shutout innings for a Saturday win, but bullpen struggles in the other two games handed the Eagles yet another conference series loss, faltering against Notre Dame.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Notre Dame

Hayley Rieman • April 27, 2018

Last year, the Eagles catapulted themselves into their second-straight ACC Tournament with a sweep of Notre Dame. This time around, BC needs a similar performance to keep its postseason hopes alive.

Seminoles Complete Sweep of BC With Third Decisive Win

Marc Occhipinti • April 22, 2018

Florida State's six runs were far less than it had scored in the previous two contests, but were also more than enough to route the Eagles for the third time in three days.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Florida State

Bradley Smart • April 20, 2018

BC has lost 12 of its last 16 and the road doesn't get easier from here, as the Eagles host No. 17 Florida State in a pivotal weekend conference series.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Rhode Island

Peter Kim • April 17, 2018

BC will take a break from ACC play on Tuesday afternoon when it hosts Rhode Island, looking to snap its three-game losing streak and get the bats going again after mustering just one run this past weekend.

Lineup, Bullpen Blunders Pave the Way for Demon Deacon Sweep

Andy Backstrom • April 14, 2018

Brian Rapp gave up just one earned run in six innings of work, but BC only mustered three hits and one run of its own, not nearly enough to make up for the bullpen's late-game blunders.