The St. Mary’s College of Maryland baseball team rallied late to defeat Wilson College 7-4 on Tuesday afternoon at the Hawk’s Nest in St. Mary’s City.
The Seahawks improved to 8-15 overall and 4-5 in United East Conference play with the non-conference victory on April 15, 2026. St. Mary’s broke a 4-4 tie with three runs in the final two innings to pull away from the Phoenix.
St. Mary’s took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning without an extra-base hit. Connor Wilkerson drove in Eli Shafer with an RBI groundout, and Kyle Catanzaro followed with an RBI single.
The Seahawks extended their advantage to 4-0 in the fifth inning. Will Wilson hit an RBI double, and Aaron Wathen added a sacrifice groundout that scored another run.
Wilson fought back in the sixth and seventh innings, drawing 13 walks in the game and capitalizing on timely hits to tie the score at 4-4. Garrett Drish delivered a two-run single up the middle in the seventh.
St. Mary’s responded immediately in the bottom of the seventh. With the bases loaded, DJ Sifford was hit by a pitch to bring home the go-ahead run for a 5-4 lead.
The Seahawks added insurance in the eighth when Rhett Fletcher hit a two-run double down the left-field line, scoring Connor Wilkerson and Corey Brown to make the final score 7-4.
Colin Patterson earned the win in relief, improving to 3-1 after a scoreless seventh inning. Ryan Matthews recorded his first save with a scoreless ninth. Starter Colin Bashor struck out 10 batters over 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run while issuing eight walks.
Offensively, Eli Shafer went 2-for-5 with a run scored. Aaron Wathen collected two hits and an RBI. Rhett Fletcher drove in two runs with his eighth-inning double. Kyle Catanzaro and Will Wilson each added an RBI.
The Seahawks return to United East Conference action this weekend with a doubleheader at Penn State Abington on Saturday, April 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. followed by a 3 p.m. game in Abington, Pennsylvania.
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, located in historic St. Mary’s City, competes in the United East Conference against teams from Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The program emphasizes development for student-athletes in Southern Maryland while maintaining strong academic standards at the public liberal arts college.
This victory provides momentum as the Seahawks navigate the middle of their conference schedule. The team has shown resilience in close games, using timely hitting and pitching depth to secure wins at the Hawk’s Nest, a venue known for its scenic views overlooking the St. Mary’s River.
Wilson College, based in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, dropped to 3-14-1 overall this season. The Phoenix mounted a comeback but could not hold off the late Seahawks surge.
Southern Maryland residents and St. Mary’s College alumni can follow the baseball team’s progress through the remainder of the 2026 season. Upcoming home games and conference matchups offer local fans opportunities to support the Seahawks in person at the Hawk’s Nest.
The United East Conference standings show competitive balance at the top, with several teams vying for playoff positioning as the regular season advances toward the conference tournament in late April and early May.
No additional injuries or roster updates were reported following the contest. The Seahawks will look to build on their offensive production and bullpen strength in the upcoming series against Penn State Abington.
