Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Virginia State University (VSU) Trojan baseball team had a split doubleheader against The Apprentice School (TAS) Builders on April 21. The Trojans fell short in game one with a final score of 4-2, but took down the Builders in game two with a score of 17-3. After a two game tally of 20 hits, the Trojans are currently 23-11 on the season.

Senior Darryl Williams took the mound in game one keeping TAS down in the first two innings. The Builders posted the first run of the game in the 3^rd inning followed by an additional 3 runs in the 4^th. At the top of the 5^th inning, the Trojans trailed 4-0.  TAS advanced senior Nicholas Christopher with a walk at the top of the 6^th inning. Sophomore David Markins hit a double to right field earning him an RBI as Christopher ran in for the point. After advancing to third on a ground out to center field, Markins ran home giving teammate, junior Corey Grant, an RBI. VSU did not secure any runs in the 7^th inning, finishing the game with a 4-2 loss.

The Trojans were untouchable in game two securing 17 runs. The Builders posted the first 2 runs of the game at the bottom of the 1^st inning. Junior Colton Gunn hit a double to left field then advanced to third after sophomore Jay Dee Johnson's single to right field. Gunn advanced home on a fielder's choice by teammate junior Jamison Griffin bringing the score to 2-1.

The 3^rd inning was a game changer for VSU with 13 runs. Christopher started the inning off strong with a triple to center field and advancing home on a ground out to short stop by senior Joshua Markins. After Gunn tied the game up 3-3 giving Johnson an RBI, there was no looking back for the Trojans. Gunn and Christopher led the inning with 2 runs each. The Markins brothers both secured a run along with Johnson, Grant, Griffin and junior Nathan Anger. The score going into the bottom of the 3^rd inning was 14-3.

Griffin struck his second home run of the season in the 5^th inning earning him 3 RBIs.

Neither team scored in the 6^th or 7^th inning, sealing the Trojans 17-3 victory. Gunn is credited for the win with 6 strikeouts and only allowing 8 hits and 3 runs.

VSU will be back in action on Friday, April 24 for a single game against The Apprentice School Builders. This will be the last home game of the season and Senior Day for the Trojans. Come support VSU at 2 p.m. at the Whaley Colbert Field.

For more information on the VSU baseball team, visit www.govsutrojans.com.