VMI Baseball is gearing up for a rivalry weekend against The Citadel, with a dedication ceremony for its newly remodeled playing surface and an on-field tribute to alum Mike Lamore. The Keydets, with a record of 21-19, will face off against The Citadel, standing at 16-19, in a three-game series starting Friday at Gray Minor Stadium.

By the Numbers
  • VMI ranks number one in the nation in stolen bases (129) and stolen bases per game (3.23).
  • Kazuya Jordan ranks 14th in stolen bases per game and 17th in total stolen bases nationally.
  • Riley ranks 23rd in starts and 33rd in strikeouts in NCAA DI.
  • VMI is 15-0 this season when scoring 10 or more runs.
  • Citadel's Wells Sykes leads the team with 44 hits and ranks fifth nationally in triples.
Yes, But

The Bulldogs have struggled in SoCon play, currently holding the last spot in the conference despite a strong start to the season.

State of Play
  • Citadel holds the historical series lead at 85-39 against VMI.
  • VMI is looking to avenge last season's series loss to Citadel.
What's Next

The upcoming weekend series will be crucial for both teams to improve their standings and make a statement in the SoCon conference.

Bottom Line

VMI Baseball and The Citadel are poised for an intense showdown in a historic rivalry weekend, with both teams seeking to assert dominance and secure vital wins in the conference.