Samford Baseball Triumphs Over Western Carolina in Series Opener with 6-4 Victory
The Samford University baseball team secured a 6-4 victory over Western Carolina in the series opener, propelled by Michael Ross's stellar pitching and three home runs.
By the Numbers- Samford's season record improved to 25-12 overall and 9-1 in the Southern Conference.
- Michael Ross pitched 7.0 innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out nine batters.
Western Carolina's Zach Ketterman stood out with a 2-for-4 performance, including a home run and three RBIs.
State of Play- Samford now holds a strong record of 25-12 overall and 9-1 in the Southern Conference.
- Western Carolina dropped to 20-15 overall and 5-5 in league play.
The series between Samford and Western Carolina will continue with a game scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. (CT) from Hennon Stadium.
Bottom LineSamford's strong pitching and power at the plate led to a series-opening victory, setting the stage for continued success in the ongoing series against Western Carolina.
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