In Maryland Eastern Shore’s 7-0 win against Delaware State, Stepner was the MVP as he tossed a complete game shutout in the triumph. In nine innings of work, the right-handed junior allowed just five hits while striking out eight batters and walking two more to earn his first win of the year. The San Diego, CA native is tied for fourth in the conference in strikeouts (19) and is tied for third in innings pitched (22.0). It marked the first complete game by a UMES pitcher since Noah Covington on April 7, 2023 along with it being the Hawks’ first shutout since May 6, 2022. UMES is off to a 2-1 start in NEC play afer its weekend series against the Hornets.