Norfolk State baseball team loses 12-8 to Merrimack in an eight-inning game cut short by rain after the Warriors took an early lead.

By the Numbers
  • Merrimack struck first with a solo home run in the first inning.
  • Merrimack scored seven runs in the fifth inning on two hits.
Yes, But

Norfolk State struggled to find the strike zone in the wet conditions, impacting their performance.

State of Play
  • Merrimack dominated early with key home runs, maintaining the lead throughout.
  • Norfolk State displayed resilience with multiple scoring bursts but ultimately fell short.
What's Next

Next up, the Spartans will face Richmond on the road after an eight-game home stretch.

Bottom Line

Merrimack's early offensive prowess secured the win, despite Norfolk State's late-game efforts, setting the stage for an away game against Richmond for the Spartans.