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.
Yes, But

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.
What's Next

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 Line

Despite a strong start, Middle Tennessee couldn't maintain the lead against Western Kentucky, highlighting the importance of capitalizing on opportunities in tight matchups.