The Radford baseball team faced an early setback in the Big South Tournament, losing to Charleston Southern 8-5. In their elimination game against Longwood, play was suspended due to rain with Radford trailing 5-0 in the second inning. Key moments included a rough outing for ace Raymond Ladd and missed scoring opportunities that left the team with 12 men left on base during the game.

By the Numbers
  • Radford scored 5 runs but left 12 runners on base throughout the game.
  • Raymond Ladd allowed 7 earned runs while getting just 5 outs before being pulled.
State of Play
  • The Highlanders are in the losers' bracket after their loss to Charleston Southern.
  • Play against Longwood will resume at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow, with Radford currently down 5-0.
What's Next

The Highlanders must regroup quickly to mount a comeback in their suspended game against Longwood. Continuing challenges in pitching and capitalizing on scoring chances will be crucial for survival in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Radford's performance highlights the need for stronger offensive execution and effective pitching to advance in the tournament. Addressing these shortcomings could be the key to harnessing their potential and avoiding early elimination.