Norfolk State baseball will host a four-game homestand starting April 14 against VMI and a three-game series with New Haven beginning April 17. The Spartans, currently 12-20 overall and 9-9 in conference play, look to rebound after a tough weekend against Wagner. Key players include Thomas Ealey, who leads the team in batting average at .375, and Justin Journette, who has 11 home runs this season. VMI enters with a record of 24-11 and a national leading 146 stolen bases, while New Haven has struggled at 4-23 overall.

By the Numbers
  • Norfolk State's Ealey has 45 hits and 27 runs, while Journette has 31 RBIs and 11 home runs.
  • VMI has the nation's highest total of stolen bases at 146.
State of Play
  • Norfolk State is trying to break a losing streak after being swept by Wagner.
  • VMI is facing off against Norfolk State after a series loss to Samford.
  • New Haven is looking to recover from two out of three losses against LIU.
What's Next

Following this homestand, Norfolk State will continue its schedule by hosting Virginia State on April 21 and Le Moyne from April 24.

Bottom Line

The Spartans aim to regain momentum against formidable opponents, and their ability to perform this week could be crucial for their postseason aspirations.