Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 HAMPTON, Va. – The Virginia State University baseball team dropped to the Newport News Apprentice School Builders (4-2, 5-2) in a doubleheader matchup on April 15.

Advancing the Trojans home in game 1 were senior David Markins (Colonial Heights, VA) and sophomore Larry Green (Ruther Glen, VA).

VSU trailed the Builders 2-0 through the bottom of the 3^rd inning. At the top of the 4^th, Markins put the Trojans on the board after a sacrifice fly out by senior Tashaun Taylor (Richmond, VA). Green reached home plate at the top of the 5^th inning, tying the game 2-2. The Apprentice School collected 2 runs at the bottom of the 5^th inning. The teams remained scoreless for the remainder of the game, giving VSU the 4-2 loss.

The first inning of game 2 mimicked the previous game, with the Trojans trailing 2-0. A double by Green at the top of the 2^nd inning, advanced Taylor home, bringing the score 2-1. Neither team scored in the 3^rd and 4^th inning, but Green mirrored game 1, advancing home at the top of the 5^th and tying the game 2-2. The Builders collected 3 runs at the bottom of the same, ultimately taking the 5-2 lead and the game.

The Trojans will be back in action on April 16 -17 for a conference double doubleheader against Lincoln University. The first pitch on both days is set for 1pm at the VSU  Whaley Colbert Field.

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