Blue Raiders fall 8-4 to Bearcats in the series opener after Binghamton's big seventh inning turnaround following Eston Snider's three-run homer.

By the Numbers
  • Three strikeouts equaled Trace Phillips' career-high.
  • Six innings pitched also marked a career high for Trace Phillips.
  • 27 home runs have been hit by the Blue Raiders this season.
Yes, But

MTSU's struggle to contain big innings has been evident, allowing four or more runs in 19 innings this season.

State of Play
  • Bearcats defeated Blue Raiders 8-4 by capitalizing on a big inning, with Gabe Driscoll pitching eight innings to limit MTSU's runs to four.
  • Blue Raiders aim to bounce back tomorrow in the second game of the series at 4 p.m. CT.
What's Next

Blue Raiders will face the Bearcats again on Friday, March 29, hoping to even the series at 4 p.m. at The Reese.

Bottom Line

The Blue Raiders' struggle to contain big innings poses a significant challenge, emphasizing the need to improve defensive performance to secure victories in upcoming games.