Baseball Wins Norfolk State Series With First Walk-Off Win of 2026
Wagner secured a thrilling 3-2 walk-off victory over Norfolk State on Saturday, marking their first walk-off win of 2026. The team managed to win with only five hits, their lowest for a victory this season. Junior Keith Davis, who threw the final two innings, earned his second win of the season. The game was tied at 1-1 until a late comeback, highlighted by a game-tying RBI single from Joseph Mennella in the eighth inning. Davis successfully completed the ninth, allowing the offense to clinch the win with a balk-induced run in the final play.
By the Numbers- Wagner had a season-low five hits in the victory.
- Junior Keith Davis earned his second win, improving to 2-1 this season.
Despite the victory, Wagner's batting performance was underwhelming compared to previous games, raising questions about their offensive consistency moving forward.
State of Play- The series against Norfolk State is currently tied at 1-1 with a decisive finale scheduled for Sunday.
- Wagner hopes to sweep the Spartans after winning their last two Northeast Conference series.
Wagner is set to face Norfolk State again on Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT, aiming for a series sweep and to build on their recent winning momentum.
Bottom LineThis walk-off win not only boosts Wagner's confidence but underscores the importance of their aggressive base running, which proved crucial in a game with limited offensive output.
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