SMITHFIELD, R.I. – Brett Wichrowski struck out a career-high nine over 5.0 scoreless innings and Lewis Barnum finished a triple shy of the cycle as the Bryant University baseball team earned a 7-3 victory over UMBC on Saturday afternoon at Conaty Park.

With the win, the Bulldogs snap a five-game losing streak and improve to 14-16 overall and 5-6 in America East play. The two teams will play the rubber match of their series on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

Wichrowski scattered five hits, walked four and struck out nine over 5.0 scoreless as he earned his third win of the year. Chase Jeter and Austin Wainer each tossed 2.0 innings relief to close it out.

Barnum went 4-for-4 with four RBI and three runs scored, finishing a triple shy of the cycle. He had two doubles in the game and hit his third home run of the year. Gavin Noriega added three hits and two RBI, while Jake Gustin had two hits and scored twice.  

Game Information
Bryant 7, UMBC 3
Records: Bryant 14-16, 5-6 | UMBC 15-16, 6-5
Location: Conaty Park (Smithfield, R.I.)
W|L|S: Wichrowski (3-1) | Shertel

Key Moments

• UMBC loaded the bases with no outs in the second but Wichrowski struck out the side to keep the game scoreless.
• Scoreless in the bottom of the fifth, Barnum hammered an 0-1 off speed pitch over the wall in left center for a three-run home run.

How it Happened

• Bryant and UMBC each loaded the bases with no outs early in the game but couldn't score.
• It remained scoreless until the fifth when Gustin and Derek Smith singled with one out. Barnum then launched an 0-1 pitch over the left center wall to make it 3-0.
• UMBC would then put two on to start the sixth but Jeter entered and retired the next three batters to end the inning.
• In the seventh, Bryant committed a throwing error with runners on first and second. The throw to first skipped up in the air but Carmine Petosa alertly recovered and fired home to get the runner.
• Bryant added a fourth run in the seventh. Barnum reached, stole second and alertly took third as the ball got away. Noriega followed with a single through the left side to score Barnum.
• UMBC would pick up a run in the top of the eighth with a sac fly.
• The Bulldogs scored three key insurance runs in the bottom of the eighth. Jackson Phinney singled, moved to second on a sac bunt and scored on a single from Gustin. Barnum then scored Gustin with a double and Noriega plated Barnum with a single.
• The runs proved important as the Retrievers picked up a two-run double in the top of the ninth. Wainer was able to retire the final three hitters to end the game.  

Inside the Box Score

• Wichrowski struck out nine over 5.0 scoreless innings. He allowed five hits and walked four.
• Jeter allowed one run on three hits over 2.0 innings of relief.
• Wainer allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits over 2.0 innings of relief.
• Barnum reached base safely five times, finishing 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, four RBI and three runs scored.
• Noriega had three hits and two RBI.
• Gustin had two hits and two runs scored.

Game Notes

• Bryant and UMBC have split the first two games of their weekend series.
• Bryant improves to 4-1 at home this year.
• Smith extended his hitting streak to 11 games, tying his career high.
• Wichrowski set a career high with nine strikeouts.
• Barnum posted his second four-hit game of the season.
• Noriega posted his second three-hit game of the season.

Up Next
Bryant and UMBC wrap up their series on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 1:00 p.m.