Merrimack College Baseball Dominates Norfolk State in Series Opener with 20-7 Victory
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
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.
Merrimack College Baseball will face Norfolk State in two more games to conclude their busy week.
Bottom LineMerrimack 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.
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