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Norfolk St. NORFOLK 0-6
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Winner VMI VMI 8-1
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Final
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VMI VMI
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Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Norfolk St. NORFOLK 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 3
VMI VMI 1 5 5 0 2 3 X 16 10 1

W: C. Plummer (3-0) L: Fuller, Walker (0-3)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication

Journette Hits Three-Run Homer in Road Loss to VMI

LEXINGTON, Va. – The Norfolk State baseball team started strong on Friday against Virginia Military Institute but couldn't hold off the talented Keydets lineup in a 16-4 seven-inning loss.
 
The Spartans (0-6) became the first team this season to score multiple first-inning runs against VMI (8-1). Jaydan Israel got things started with a leadoff single, before Jamal Ritter doubled to center field moments later. Justin Journette launched his second home run of the year to bring both players across the plate, giving Norfolk State a 3-0 lead.
 
Norfolk State didn't stop there. Jalan Jones doubled to get in scoring position before VMI recorded its first out of the day. Brendan Burke eventually put a ball in play to push Jones forward, giving NSU a 4-0 advantage.
 
VMI responded with a solo homer in the bottom half of the first inning, but regained control with a five-run second frame. After scoring a run and loading the bases, Grayson Fitzwater hit a grand slam to push VMI ahead 6-4.
 
The Keydets kept the momentum going in the third inning, piling on another five runs with keen baserunning and multiple defensive errors. After allowing four runs on five hits in the opening frame, VMI starting pitcher Caden Plummer steadied to pitch five consecutive scoreless innings without giving up another hit.
 
CHECKING THE BOX SCORE
  • Norfolk State starting pitcher Walker Fuller (0-3) was credited with the loss
  • VMI starter Caden Palmer (3-0) earned the win
  • Justin Journette hit a three-run homer in the first inning
  • Grayston Fitzwater hit a grand slam home run in the second inning to give VMI a 6-4 laed
  • Norfolk State recorded five hits in the first inning, but added just one hit over the next six innings
  • VMI tallied nine hits and nine walks
 
NOTES
  • Norfolk State dropped to 0-6 on the season with the loss
  • VMI improved to 8-1 with the win
 
ON DECK
 
Norfolk State and VMI continue their weekend series on Saturday, with first pitch slated for 2 p.m. at Lamore Field.
 
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