VCU baseball secured a 5-3 victory over Fordham in the opening game of their weekend series at Houlihan Park in Bronx, N.Y. The win featured three home runs from VCU, with strong pitching performances from Zach Peters and Dawson Newman, allowing VCU to improve its record to 19-14 overall and 9-4 in conference play. Fordham, now at 14-19 and 6-7, managed to score but couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, being held to no extra-base hits.

By the Numbers
  • VCU hit three home runs in the game.
  • Dawson Newman struck out a career-high five batters in 3.0 innings pitched.
State of Play
  • VCU leads the series with a record of 19-14 and sits at 9-4 in conference play.
  • Fordham has a record of 14-19 and 6-7 in conference action after the loss.
What's Next

VCU will aim to secure the series with a second game against Fordham scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 1 p.m., which will be streamed on ESPN.

Bottom Line

The VCU Rams showcased offensive power and solid pitching, setting the stage for a potential series win. Maintaining this momentum will be critical in their upcoming matchup to enhance their standings in the conference.