VCU baseball had a dramatic Friday in the A-10 Championship, splitting their two games. They defeated No. 2 Richmond 7-4 in the morning game but fell to No. 5 Rhode Island 5-4 in the semifinal, dropping them to the consolation bracket. Following a rain delay, VCU had their game against No. 1 Saint Joseph's suspended in the eighth inning. The team will resume play at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 23.

By the Numbers
  • VCU hit three home runs in Game One, increasing their season total to 65.
  • Jacob Lee, Nick Flores, and Nate Kirkpatrick each homered across the two games.
  • VCU stranded 10 runners on base in Game Two against Rhode Island.
State of Play
  • VCU's win streak in the A-10 Championship ended at 13 games after losing to Rhode Island.
  • They will continue their tournament journey against No. 1 Saint Joseph's after a suspended game.
What's Next

VCU is set to face Saint Joseph's in their next match, needing a win to advance in the championship and potentially reach the finals.

Bottom Line

VCU must capitalize on their offensive strengths and improve their performance under pressure to have a shot at the championship title, as the stakes heighten in the elimination round.