CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel shut out VMI 5-0 in the series opener, showcasing an outstanding performance by
Andrew Stanley on Friday night.
Score: The Citadel 5, VMI 0
Records: The Citadel (21-19, 5-5), VMI (25-18, 5-8)
Location: Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
How It Happened
- The Bulldogs struck first in the opening inning, scoring three runs. Travis Elliott drove in The Citadel's first run with an RBI single to right field, bringing in Phillips Daniels.
- The Citadel scored two more runs due to a throwing error by VMI, allowing Elliott and TJ Anderson to cross home plate, making it 3-0 after the first inning.
- The Bulldogs scored two late runs in the eighth inning, thanks to a Garrett Dill RBI double down the left field line that brought home Tyler Christmas, extending the lead to 4-0.
- Lane Tobin added the fifth run for The Citadel with an RBI single through the left side, scoring Dill from second base.
Inside the Box Score
- The Citadel scored five runs on eight hits.
- Two Bulldogs had a multi-hit game, featuring Phillips Daniels and TJ Anderson.
- Daniels went 3-for-4 at the plate with a double, and TJ Anderson went 2-for-4 with a double.
- Travis Elliott, Garrett Dill, and Lane Tobin recorded an RBI.
- The Citadel shut out VMI for the first time since 2019, marking the fourth shutout of the season and the most shutouts in a season since 2013.
- Andrew Stanley (3-2) recorded a stellar performance after throwing seven scoreless innings with six strikeouts on three hits.
- Maddox Webb (S, 4) recorded the save after throwing 2.0 innings with four strikeouts on two hits.
- Justin Spiegel (0-2) received the loss after throwing 6.2 innings with one earned run on five hits.
On Deck
The Citadel and VMI will meet for game two on April 26 inside Joe Riley Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m.
