The Norfolk State baseball team is gearing up for a weekend road series against Maryland Eastern Shore, starting with a doubleheader on Friday, May 1, and concluding on Sunday, May 3, due to anticipated rain on Saturday. Norfolk State, holding a 16-24 record (12-12 NEC), aims to improve their standings following a 1-2 weekend against Le Moyne. The team will be led by Thomas Ealey, who boasts a .373 batting average, while Maryland Eastern Shore, struggling with a 7-31 record (6-18 NEC), seeks to end a seven-game losing streak.

By the Numbers
  • Norfolk State's Thomas Ealey has a .373 batting average, with 57 hits and 23 stolen bases.
  • Maryland Eastern Shore's Jonathan Gonzalez Perez leads his team with a .338 average and 12 home runs.
State of Play
  • Norfolk State enters the series after a mixed performance against Le Moyne.
  • Maryland Eastern Shore is looking to break a seven-game losing streak.
  • Historically, Norfolk State leads the series against Maryland Eastern Shore 120-37.
What's Next

After the series against Maryland Eastern Shore, Norfolk State will return home for a midweek game against VCU on May 5, hoping to build momentum from this weekend's matches.

Bottom Line

This weekend's series presents an opportunity for both teams to shift the course of their seasons; Norfolk State aims for recovery while Maryland Eastern Shore seeks redemption amidst ongoing struggles.