In a tightly contested series, VU baseball split their matchups against Menlo, concluding the Pacific West Conference series 2-2. The Lions fell short in the first game with a score of 9-8, despite a late rally, and were shut out 1-0 in the second game. VU's overall record now stands at 8-24, with a Pacific West conference record of 5-21, while Menlo improved to 11-19 overall and 9-18 in conference play.

By the Numbers
  • VU left six runners on base in Game 1 compared to two for Menlo.
  • Nolan Rodriguez of Menlo fanned seven batters in Game 2, contributing to the shutout.
What's Next

The Lions will face Azusa Pacific in a doubleheader on Tuesday, looking to improve their standing in the conference as they continue the season.

Bottom Line

The Lions must tighten their defense and capitalize on scoring opportunities if they hope to recover in the conference race, especially after leaving multiple runners on base during critical moments.