BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – VMI Baseball was swept on the road by Samford after Sunday's loss at Joe Lee Griffin Field.
The Keydets (24-11, 2-7 SoCon) suffered their first sweep of the season at the hands of the Bulldogs (17-17, 5-4 SoCon) after a 5-3 defeat.
Key Stats
- VMI plated three runs off seven hits.
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Bradley Garner posted two extra-base hits.
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Seth Buchanan scored two runs.
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Ayden Schnarrs tallied two hits and an RBI.
- The Keydets stole four bases.
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Hunter Sipe tossed 4.1 innings out of the bullpen, surrendering just one run, with a pair of strikeouts.
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Buddy Baker threw the final two innings, allowing just one hit and no runs.
Scoring Summary
First Inning: Samford jumped out to a 3-0 lead.
Second Inning: An RBI single from
Gabe Jenkins put VMI on the board, but the Bulldogs answered with another run to make it 4-1.
Sixth Inning: Schnarrs drove in Buchanan to pull within two.
Seventh Inning: The Keydets were within striking distance after Garner stole home, but Samford's home run in the bottom half extended its lead.
Next up for the Keydets
The Keydets close out the road trip on Tuesday when they visit Norfolk State. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. in Norfolk, Virginia.
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