newsom vs sau
1
Delta State DSU 24-15, 15-7 GSC
18
Winner Valdosta State VSU 21-13, 13-9 GSC
Delta State DSU
24-15, 15-7 GSC
1
Final
18
Valdosta State VSU
21-13, 13-9 GSC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Delta State DSU 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 3
Valdosta State VSU 10 1 1 0 2 4 X 18 19 1

W: Zac Dodson (2-4) L: Eldridge, Logan (3-4)

Game Recap: Baseball | | Tyler Bennett

Statesmen Fall in Game One to Blazers

VALDOSTA, Ga. – The Statesmen began a new GSC series Friday night in Valdosta against the Blazers. Valdosta State recorded nineteen hits as they took game one of the series.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Delta State 1 | Valdosta State 18
Records: Statesmen (24-15, 15-7 GSC) | Blazers (21-13, 13-9 GSC)
Location: Valdosta, GA | Billy Grant Field
Get Social: @DeltaStateBSB

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Delta State left a runner on base in the top of the first after Brett Burrell picked up a two-out single. The first seven Blazer batters reached on hits as they scored ten runs on nine hits in the bottom of the first. 10-0 VSU after one.
  • Dylan Dendy and Hayden Cooper reached on errors in the top of the second as DSU left a runner at third at the end of the frame. Valdosta State used a leadoff walk and a hit to plate another run in the bottom of the second. 11-0 VSU after two.
  • The Statesmen went in order in the top of the third. The Blazers extended their lead with a solo home run. 12-0 VSU after three.
  • Dylan Dendy drew a two-out walk in the top of the fourth; VSU recorded a hit, but hit into an inning-ending double play. Blayke Dendy doubled to start the fourth and moved to third after a flyout. He scored on groundout by Matthew Nichols. The Blazers added two runs on two hits in the bottom of the fifth. 14-1 VSU after five.
  • Delta State sent three to the plate in the top of the sixth; VSU added four runs on four hits. Dylan Dendy hit a leadoff single in the top of the seventh and moved to second after a walk to Eric Newsom. Peyton Badon drew an HBP to load the bases with no outs, but the Statesmen were unable to plate a run. 18-1 VSU final.
On The Mound
  • Starter Logan Eldridge faced six batters, allowing six runs on six hits.
  • Brady Davis pitched 1.1 innings, allowing five runs on four hits with a strikeout and three walks.
  • Hammer Franks pitched 3.2 innings of relief, allowing three runs on four hits. He struck out one Blazer with two walks and two HBPs.
  • Eric Newsom pitched the sixth inning, allowing four runs on four hits with two strikeouts and a walk.
UP NEXT
The series at Valdosta State concludes tomorrow afternoon with a doubleheader in the Peach State. First pitch for game one of the DH on Saturday, April 13 is scheduled for 12:00 pm CT.
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