The Merrimack College Baseball team dominated Norfolk State in the series opener, with five players hitting home runs in a commanding victory.

By the Numbers
  • Final Score: Merrimack 20, Norfolk State 7
  • Merrimack Record: 15-21 overall, 10-9 in conference
  • Norfolk State Record: 10-27 overall, 5-14 in conference
Yes, But

While Merrimack's offense was explosive, their bullpen struggled, allowing Norfolk State to narrow the gap in the 8th inning.

State of Play
  • Merrimack's bats were on fire, recording their second consecutive high-scoring game.
  • Pitcher Andrew Heffernan stood out, striking out 10 batters over 6 ⅓ innings.
  • Despite the late rally by Norfolk State, Merrimack secured a comfortable win with a final score of 20-7.
What's Next

Merrimack College Baseball will face Norfolk State in two more games to conclude their busy week.

Bottom Line

Merrimack College Baseball's explosive offense, led by multiple home runs, secures a resounding victory over Norfolk State despite some late pitching struggles, setting a strong foundation for the rest of the series.