Boston College bats go silent until the eighth, and UConn runs away behind five-run ninth for a rivalry victory in Birdball's home opener.
Heading into Tuesday's home opener, the Boston College Eagles had reason to be excited. After more than 14,000 miles, 21 games, three conference series, and nearly two months worth of games, they were finally coming home to nest. It was the first game of 2016 played at Shea Field, the first game played inside the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the first base dugout stood a visiting Connecticut team - a regional rival and a lineal old-Big East team with whom the Eagles looked to spar.