St. Mary’s City, Md. — The St. Mary’s College of Maryland baseball team (10-13) experienced a rollercoaster week, crushing the Rosemont College Ravens 20-9 in a seven-inning United East Conference game on April 22, 2025, before falling 10-0 to the nationally ranked Salisbury University Seagulls (28-7) in an eight-inning non-conference contest on April 23. The Seahawks showcased offensive firepower in Pennsylvania but struggled against Salisbury’s pitching at home.
Against Rosemont (12-22), St. Mary’s erupted for 20 runs, led by Ian Walters’ three hits and five RBIs and Cole Tarleton’s two hits and four RBIs. The Seahawks surged ahead 4-0 in the first inning with Eli Shafer’s unearned run and Walters’ three-RBI double. Rosemont responded with seven runs, but St. Mary’s regained the lead in the third via Corey Brown’s three-run homer, making it 8-7. Trevor Smith’s RBI single and Brown’s sacrifice fly in the fourth extended the lead to 10-8. The Seahawks dominated the fifth and sixth innings, scoring 10 runs, with Tarleton’s three-run homer in the sixth sealing the 20-9 rout. Adam Ferony earned the win, pitching three innings with two strikeouts, allowing two earned runs. Jordan Bonhoff threw three innings, giving up one earned run and striking out four.
The following day, St. Mary’s hosted Salisbury at Hawk Field and was shut out 10-0. Salisbury scored three runs in the first inning and added four in the fifth, finishing with three more over the final two innings to invoke the mercy rule. Trevor Smith led with two singles, and Tarleton added a double, but the Seahawks couldn’t convert, going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. Ryan Matthews took the loss, pitching four innings and allowing seven earned runs while striking out four. Relievers Willie Nelson, Nick Russo, and Logan Connolly also pitched, but Salisbury’s offense proved relentless.
The Rosemont win highlighted St. Mary’s offensive depth, with Walters and Tarleton driving the attack, while the Salisbury loss exposed challenges against elite pitching. The Seahawks’ 10-13 record reflects their up-and-down season in the United East Conference, while Salisbury’s 28-7 mark underscores their dominance in NCAA Division III.
St. Mary’s showed resilience in rallying past Rosemont after trailing 7-4, but their offense stalled against Salisbury’s staff. The team now prepares for a doubleheader against Penn State Abington on April 26, aiming to build on their offensive momentum from the Rosemont game. The Seahawks’ ability to bounce back will be critical as they face a busy conference schedule.
St. Mary’s College, a public honors college, competes in NCAA Division III. The baseball program has flashed potential in 2025, with the Rosemont rout showcasing their bats, but the Salisbury game highlighted areas for improvement. The upcoming games offer a chance to refine their approach against varied competition.
