GREENSBORO, N.C. – VMI Baseball (24-23, 6-9 SoCon) was outperformed this weekend as UNC Greensboro (26-16, 10-5 SoCon) completed the series sweep Sunday afternoon at UNCG Baseball Stadium.
The Keydets allowed five runs in the opening frame that put the Spartans in the win column, 10-4. VMI drops to sixth in the SoCon standings while UNCG propels to second.
Key Stats
- Three Keydets smacked home runs
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Justin Starke led VMI at the plate, going 3-for-4 with an RBI and one run
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Trey Morgan had a multi-hit game to expand his on-base streak to 33 games
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Andrew Jones struck out six Spartans in four innings of relief
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Grayson Fitzwater produced a team-high two RBI
Scoring Summary
- Starke kicked off the game with a solo home run to left field to make it 1-0
- UNCG put up a five spot in the first inning and added three more in the second
- Keydets added a run in the third and eighth innings, scoring off a Fitzwater sacrifice fly and a homer to cut the deficit to 8-3
- Spartans added a couple more runs but Morgan retaliated with a solo shot in the ninth
Next Up for the Keydets
- Keydets continue the road trip on Wednesday against Coppin State
- First pitch is set for 3 p.m.
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