NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (Interstat) — Central Connecticut erased a seven-run deficit with a nine-run eighth inning to defeat Maryland-Eastern Shore 11-7 on Saturday afternoon at Balf–Savin Field.

The Hawks built their early lead against Blue Devils starter Zach Worzel, who allowed one earned run over 4 1/3 innings. Maryland-Eastern Shore’s Jonah Stepner threw six no-hit innings in relief but did not factor in the decision.

Central Connecticut sent 13 batters to the plate in the decisive eighth. Frankie Ferrentino tied the game with a two-run double before Matt Graziose delivered a two-run double to give the Blue Devils the lead. Gabe Pitts and Brandon O’Neill added RBI hits to cap the rally.

Graziose finished with three RBIs. The Blue Devils improved to 2-2, while the Hawks fell to 1-10.