ST. MARY’S CITY, Md. — The St. Mary’s College of Maryland baseball team delivered a commanding 16-1 win over Notre Dame (MD) in a midweek matchup on Wednesday. The Seahawks (3-9) showcased their offensive prowess against the Gators (5-13), securing a decisive victory at home.
The game began with St. Mary’s taking an early lead, scoring four runs in the first three innings. Aaron Wathen, Trevor Smith, Ian Walters, and Rhett Fletcher each contributed an RBI to establish a 4-0 advantage. Notre Dame responded with their only run in the top of the fourth inning, narrowing the gap to 4-1.
The Seahawks quickly regained momentum in the bottom of the fourth. Ian Walters hit a two-run single, and Rhett Fletcher added a single that brought another runner home, pushing the score to 7-1. St. Mary’s continued to pile on runs in the fifth inning, extending their lead to 10-1. George Berbakos and Trevor Smith delivered key RBI singles, with Smith’s hit driving in two runs.
The sixth inning sealed the blowout as St. Mary’s tacked on six more runs. Eli Shafer and Adrian Auber each recorded RBI singles, while Cole Tarleton contributed a sacrifice fly. Trevor Smith capped the inning with a three-run RBI double down the line, bringing the final tally to 16-1. The game concluded after seven innings due to the mercy rule, a common practice in college baseball when a team leads by a significant margin, according to NCAA guidelines.
Trevor Smith led the Seahawks’ offense, finishing with six hits and multiple RBIs, including his standout double in the sixth. Eli Shafer also performed strongly, recording three hits. On the mound, David Baggott earned the win for St. Mary’s, pitching six innings and allowing just one earned run. Jordan Bonhoff closed out the game, pitching a scoreless seventh inning.
Notre Dame struggled to find their footing against the Seahawks’ relentless attack. The Gators’ lone run came in the fourth, but they were unable to mount a comeback against St. Mary’s pitching and defense.
The Seahawks’ victory marked a bright spot in their season, which has seen them face a challenging 3-9 record. Meanwhile, Notre Dame fell to 5-13, continuing their struggles in the 2025 campaign. St. Mary’s College, a public honors college located in Southern Maryland, competes in the NCAA Division III United East Conference, as noted on their official athletics website (smcmathletics.com). Notre Dame (MD), a private Catholic university in Baltimore, also competes at the Division III level.
Looking ahead, St. Mary’s will host Cairn University for a doubleheader on April 5, with games scheduled at noon and 3 p.m. in St. Mary’s City. The Seahawks aim to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next opponents.
This win highlighted the potential of St. Mary’s offensive lineup and pitching staff, offering fans a glimpse of what the team can achieve when all elements click. For Notre Dame, the loss underscored the need for adjustments as they navigate the remainder of their season.
