It's hard to not be romantic about baseball. The sport is built by its lore and a long history of milestones help construct a legacy connecting to the past. So when Boston College released its 2018 schedule, the first game at the new Brighton Baseball Field was unquestionably etching itself as one of those stories.
Instead, what occurred became instant legend. A non-conference game against a city rival became an epic marathon, and result aside (Northeastern won, 7-4, in 18 innings), the Eagles walked away with a game that will long be remembered.
"It's awesome that we were able to throw the lights on and play here," head coach Mike Gambino said.