VMI Baseball Drops Pair of Games vs Samford: Starke and Jenkins Shine in Defeat
VMI Baseball suffered two losses to Samford, dropping a doubleheader with a 14-4 loss in game one and a 16-9 defeat in game two. Despite a strong fight and individual efforts like Justin Starke's eighth homer of the season, the Keydets couldn't secure a win. VMI and Samford will conclude the series on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
The Big PictureThe losses signify a tough day for VMI Baseball as they aim to bounce back in the series' final game against Samford.
By the Numbers- VMI had three home runs by the third inning, all of them solo shots.
- VMI drew eight walks and two hit-by-pitches in the second game.
- Trey Morgan went 3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI, and three runs in game two.
- Kazuya Jordan hit his first career homer, going 2-for-2 with three runs and a triple.
- Will Riley pitched 7.1 innings with eight strikeouts for VMI in game two.
- VMI Baseball is set to finish the series against Samford, looking to salvage a win.
- Despite the losses, individual performances like Trey Morgan's solid showing provide a silver lining for the team.
VMI Baseball will aim to regroup and finish the series on a positive note, seeking redemption against Samford in their final game.
Bottom LineVMI Baseball faced a challenging day with two losses against Samford, highlighting the team's resilience as they prepare for the series' last game.
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