Simpson Stars with 5 Hits and 2 Homers as Radford Tops Presbyterian
Brooks Simpson delivered a remarkable performance, going 5-for-5 with two home runs and accounting for seven of Radford's 10 runs in a 10-6 victory against Presbyterian. His contributions included three crucial hits that shifted the momentum for the Highlanders, culminating in a game-winning two-run homer in the ninth inning. Alongside a solid bullpen effort that struck out 11 batters, Radford secured a series win, moving to 21-19 overall and 9-9 in Big South play.
By the Numbers- Simpson recorded 5 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 7 runs.
- The Radford bullpen struck out 11 batters over the final 7 innings.
- Radford stands in fourth place in the Big South standings, with just two games separating spots three through seven.
- The Highlanders will face a challenging series against No. 10 Virginia after a break for finals week.
After finals week, Radford will take on No. 10 Virginia in a two-game series, starting May 3rd, which could shape their postseason aspirations.
Bottom LineSimpson's standout performance highlights the potential of the Highlanders as they look to maintain momentum in a tightly contested conference as they prepare for a pivotal matchup against Virginia.
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