LEXINGTON, Va. – VMI Baseball (3-0) put on an offensive clinic Saturday morning, defeating Maryland Eastern Shore in game three of the series at Lamore Field at Gray-Minor Stadium.

The Keydets held a 15-0 advantage over the Hawks until heavy rain came into play, resulting in the game being called in the sixth inning. VMI has won three straight to start a season for the first time since 2010. In the first three games of 2025, VMI has scored 40 runs, the most runs scored to start a season in program history.
 
 
Key Stats
- VMI had 15 runs off 14 hits with 15 RBIs.
- Keydets drew seven walks and were hit by five pitches.
- Andrew Jones was dealing on the mound, going four innings and allowing just one hit while striking out eight.
- Boston Torres earned another multi-hit game after being a perfect three for three at the plate with a pair of doubles and three RBIs.
- Owen Prince had a good day at the dish, going three for five with three runs and two RBIs.
- Also earning big at-bats were Ayden Schnarrs who tallied a pair of hits and RBIs and Ryan Peterson who drove in three off two hits.
- VMI's pitching staff allowed just two hits.

Scoring Summary
- VMI picked up its first run of the game off a Peterson single in the second inning.
- Torres tacked on two more runs in the third with a double before Peterson singled in another two runs, making it 5-0.
- The fourth inning was big for the Keydets who tallied nine runs off four hits.
- In the final inning, Garner's sacrifice fly scored pinch hitter Cole Cook for VMI's 15th run.
- The game was called due to rain with the Keydets at the plate with the bases loaded and two outs.
 
Next up for the Keydets
The Keydets close out the season-opening series Sunday afternoon with a 1 p.m. first pitch.
 
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