The Samford University baseball team lost 20-15 to Mercer in the second game of a three-game Southern Conference series, dropping their overall record to 30-16 and 11-3 in conference play. Mercer improved to 24-21 overall and 5-8 in the SoCon after the win.

By the Numbers
  • Samford fell to 30-16 overall and 11-3 in Southern Conference play.
  • Mercer improved to 24-21 overall and 5-8 in SoCon play.
Yes, But

Samford fought back despite being down by 10 runs in the middle innings, with notable performances from Garrett Howe, Josh Rodriguez, and Garrett Staton.

State of Play
  • Mercer took an early lead with three runs in the second inning, but Samford responded to take a 4-3 lead in the same inning.
  • Mercer extended their lead in the following innings, with both teams scoring multiple runs throughout the game.
  • The teams will play the final game of the series on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
What's Next

The Samford baseball team will face Mercer in the final game of the series on Sunday at 1 p.m., which can be watched live on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

Despite a tough loss, Samford showed resilience in their gameplay, setting the stage for an exciting final game of the series.