Bishop Hendricken dominates East Providence in D-I baseball series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Bishop Hendricken secured a 10-0 victory over East Providence in five innings during Game 1 of the Division I baseball championship series at Rhode Island College on Thursday. The Hawks capitalized on strong offensive performances, including a two-run single from Brett Knight. Starter Steve Maynard earned the win, allowing only three hits and striking out seven. Bishop Hendricken, who sits one win away from a state title, looks to close the series on Saturday. East Providence previously defeated them this season, but the Hawks displayed a dominant performance in this matchup.
- •Bishop Hendricken scored six runs in the fifth inning.
- •Steve Maynard pitched five innings, striking out seven.
- •Brett Knight drove in two runs with a single in the fifth.
- •The Hawks are now 21-2 this season.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday at noon.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Bishop Hendricken strikes first in D-I baseball series. Here's how.
"Hawks starter Steve Maynard escaped an early jam and his offense backed him to the tune of a 10-0 victory via the mercy rule in just five innings.
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