Samford Baseball narrowly lost to ETSU, 4-3, in a 10-inning matchup, leveling the three-game series at one game each. The Bulldogs now stand at 14-15 overall and 2-3 in Southern Conference play, while ETSU improved to 20-8 and 5-3 in the league. Samford's big hitters included Parker McDonald and Jake Souders, each contributing with two RBIs. Despite strong pitching performances from Mason Blasche and Will Andre, Samford fell short in the final innings due to defensive mistakes. The deciding game will take place Saturday afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field.

By the Numbers
  • Samford's season record: 14-15 overall, 2-3 in Southern Conference.
  • ETSU's season record: 20-8 overall, 5-3 in Southern Conference.
State of Play
  • Series is tied 1-1, with the decisive game scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m.
  • Samford鈥檚 defense has struggled in recent games, impacting their performance.
What's Next

Samford will aim to secure the series win against ETSU in the final game, focusing on improving defensive execution. Coaches and players will analyze game footage to address the errors from the last match.

Bottom Line

The Bulldogs must tighten their defense to clinch the series against ETSU, as small mistakes can have significant impacts in close matchups.