Middle Tennessee Baseball Drops Close 4-3 Game to WKU With Back-to-Back Homers and Strong Pitching
Middle Tennessee baseball lost 4-3 to Western Kentucky, despite a strong start with three runs in the first inning fueled by home runs from Briggs Rutter and Trace Phillips.
By the Numbers- Saturday marked the second time this year that Briggs Rutter and Trace Phillips hit back-to-back home runs.
- 11 runners left on base by WKU compared to 4 by the Blue Raiders, reflecting missed opportunities for Middle Tennessee.
- Blue Raiders have now had seven games with at least three errors, impacting their defensive performance.
The Skipper mentioned the game was hard-fought, emphasizing the competitiveness despite the loss.
State of Play- Blue Raiders (14-28, 5-12 C-USA) fell to Hilltoppers (30-14, 12-5 C-USA) in a close match.
- Western Kentucky managed to score the go-ahead run in the ninth, securing the victory.
The series finale between the Blue Raiders and WKU is scheduled for April 28th at 1:00 p.m. at Reese Smith Jr. Field.
Bottom LineDespite a strong start, Middle Tennessee couldn't maintain the lead against Western Kentucky, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on opportunities in tight matchups.
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