Samford baseball kicked off its series against VMI with a solid 10-4 victory at Joe Lee Griffin Field. The win elevates Samford's overall record to 15-17 and 3-4 in Southern Conference play, while VMI drops to 24-9 and 2-5 in the league. Key performances included Luke Boykin and Cade Carr, each hitting home runs and driving in two runs. Samford's pitching held strong under pressure, despite some struggles with walks. Coach Tony David praised his team's effort while acknowledging areas for improvement.

By the Numbers
  • Luke Boykin: 2-for-4, 1 double, 1 home run, 2 RBI
  • Cade Carr: 2-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBI
  • Samford record: 15-17 overall, 3-4 in Southern Conference
  • VMI record: 24-9 overall, 2-5 in league play
State of Play
  • Samford took the lead early, scoring three runs in the second inning.
  • Both teams traded runs, but Samford maintained a comfortable lead through the latter innings.
What's Next

The two teams will meet again on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Joe Lee Griffin Field, with the game available on ESPN+ and live stats.

Bottom Line

Samford's strong offensive showing and resilience under pressure positioned them well for continued success in the series against VMI, emphasizing the need to improve their pitching discipline moving forward.