Metzdorf Strikes Out Eight, but Eagles fall in 13

BRIGHTON, Mass. – The Boston College baseball team led a two-run lead in the ninth, but Pittsburgh tied it and earned a 6-4 victory in 13 innings to clinch the series in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday evening.

The Eagles (9-19, 4-10 ACC) have not won a series against the Panthers (17-10, 6-8 ACC) since Pitt joined the ACC in 2014.

Junior left-hander Dan Metzdorf tied a career high with an eight-inning start. He allowed just four hits, one run and one walk while striking out eight. In the last three starts – 20.2 innings – he has recorded 30 strikeouts.

Freshman Chris Galland stole two bases to bring his season total to 19, which not only leads the ACC, but is tied for third on…