LEXINGTON, VA. – The Citadel's
Garrett Fulmer recorded his second career home run in a 10-2 loss against VMI in game two on Saturday afternoon inside Gray-Minor Stadium.
Score: VMI 10, The Citadel 2
Series: Tied
Records: The Citadel (17-20, 1-10 SoCon), VMI (21-21, 5-6 SoCon)
Location: Gray-Minor Stadium (Lexington, Virginia)
How It Happened
- VMI scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning, with an RBI single by Justin Starke and an RBI groundout by Grayson Fitzwater.
- The Citadel tied the game at 2-2 with a two-run homer by Garrett Fulmer, scoring Travis Elliot.
- The Keydets extended their lead to 5-2 with three runs in the bottom of the second inning. Cole Jenkins hit an RBI single, and Trey Morgan hit a two-run RBI single.
- Owen Prince scored the sixth run for VMI with an RBI groundout, making it 6-2.
- VMI added four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning, extending their lead to 10-2.
Inside the Box Score
- The Citadel scored two runs on seven hits.
- Garrett Fulmer led the Bulldogs with three hits, including a two-run home run, his second in the season.
- Fulmer tallied the two runs for The Citadel.
- Landon Slemp (2-4) recorded the loss for The Citadel with 3.0 innings pitched on seven hits and five earned runs.
- Trey Morgan (3-4) picked up the win after throwing a 139-pitch complete game with six strikeouts and two earned runs.
On Deck
The Citadel and VMI will meet on Sunday for the rubber match. The first pitch is set for 1 p.m.