GREENSBORO, N.C. – VMI Baseball (24-21, 6-7 SoCon) started the game with a 2-0 lead but saw a tough UNC Greensboro (24-16, 8-5 SoCon) squad go on a big run to take the opening game of the series at UNCG Baseball Stadium Friday evening.
The Keydets' winning streak ends at three games after suffering a 7-2 loss to the Spartans. VMI will have a chance to rebound and knot up the series tomorrow afternoon. Something to note is that the Keydets have won four straight Saturday matchups.
Key Stats
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Ty Swaim produced two hits, a pair of stolen bases, and an RBI for his team-leading 18th multi-hit game
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Justin Starke knocked in the other RBI and also scored one run
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Hunter Sipe worked 4.2 innings in relief, allowing just one run and one hit while striking out four
- After each recorded a hit,
Trey Morgan extended his on-base streak to 31 games while Swaim nabbed his 16th-straight base
Scoring Summary
- VMI opened the game with a couple of runs off two RBI singles from Starke and Swaim
- UNCG had seven Spartans cross the plate to take the lead and win the opening game
Next Up for the Keydets
- Keydets return to battle tomorrow at 2 p.m.
- Broadcast will be live on ESPN+
