ETTRICK, VA (April 16, 2021) – Virginia State is back home this weekend as the Trojans welcome Salem International to Whaley Colbert at the VSU ballpark for a four-game series against the Trojans. First pitch in Saturday and Sundays' doubleheader is set for 1 p.m.
Weekend Schedule
Game One – Saturday, April 17, 2021
Virginia State vs. Salem International
1 p.m. * Ettrick, V.A. * Whaley Colbert at VSU Ballpark *
Projected Starter: VSU RHP
Jeremiah Hardy (1-3, 6.75 ERA)
Game Two – Saturday, April 17, 2021
Virginia State vs. Salem International
3:30 p.m. * Ettrick, V.A. * Whaley Colbert at VSU Ballpark *
Projected Starter: VSU RHP
Robert Hatcher (1-1, 3.46 ERA)
Game Three – Sunday, April 18, 2021
Virginia State vs. Salem International
1 p.m. * Ettrick, V.A. * Whaley Colbert at VSU Ballpark *
Projected Starters: TBD
Game Four – Sunday, April 18, 2021
Virginia State vs. Salem International
3:30 p.m. * Ettrick, V.A. * Whaley Colbert at VSU Ballpark *
Projected Starters: TBD
Back Home Again
Virginia State starts their third home stand in the 2021 spring season as the Trojans welcome Salem International (Apr. 17-18). VSU is currently 3-4 at Colbert Field this spring. Virginia States' home schedule has been highlighted by weekend series win over Lincoln (Pa).
Last Time Out
The Trojans of VSU were able to stay within striking distance in the beginning stages of mid - week matchup until the seventh ranked University of Mt. Olive was able to pull away. The first run of the game was driven in by
Joshua Tayman which makes a team - high nine RBI for him in nine games this season. UMO would match that run at the bottom of the first inning.
Carl Granderson would knock in a run at the top of the second inning to give the Trojans the lead 2-1. UMO would go on to score 16 unanswered points between the 2nd and 7th innings to make the final score 17 - 2 in favor of Mt. Olive.
Between the Lines
About Salem International
Salem International is a part of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference and enters the match - up dropping fou of their last five games. The Tigers look to keep the new found momentum going as they were able to add another W to the win column last time out in a 5-1 victory against Ohio Valley University.
The Tigers have two sweeps under their belt this season over Buefield State College and Concord University. Salem also add wins over Mercyhurst Unversity and Ohio Valley.
Austin Earl leads the Tigers' offense with a .247 batting average as Salem holds a team average just over. 200 from the plate this season. Earl is the triple crown leader on his team with the highest batting average,most homeruns (8) and RBI (24), while adding five doubles and three of three stole bags to the mix.
Noah Suarez leads the team by a mile in stolen bases as he's swiped 13 on the season and has scratched across 24 runs, while Alan LaRocque has 12 RBI.
Dominic Curole has recorded seven starts on the season with a 4.86 ERA and a 2-3 record on the mound, while boasting a 47:15 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Jaryd Lund (1-3, 4.91 ERA) has pitched 25.2 innings this year starting in five games and Anthony Alverez (0-5, 11.72 ERA) has started six games and has the third most strikeouts on the team with 23. Jason Gomez (1-2, 5.48 ERA) has been the Tigers' middle reliever on the year as he's allowed the least amount of runs of any pitcher that has pitched at least 10 innings on his team (14 runs allowed, 23.0 Innings pitched).
Remaining Games
- April 18th vs. Salem International (DH)
- April 24th at Salem International (DH)
Up Next
The Trojans will be right back at Whaley Colbert field Sunday, April 18 to complete the weekend series against Salem International. The first pitch of the doubleheader will be thrown at 1 p.m.
VSU COVID-19 Restrictions
VSU will allow 45 spectators into VSU ballpark this season on a first come serve basis. Seats will be marked off to ensure the safety of the fans. Face masks will be required.
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