NORFOLK, Va. --Five pitchers combined to throw a shutout on Tuesday as the Norfolk State Spartans blanked the Virginia State Trojans 16-0.
Preston Branzelle (3-5) got the ball to start for Virginia State (11-19) and took the loss.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Virginia State managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. The Trojans last got a runner on third in the sixth, when Trey Mitchell made it 90 feet away from scoring with one out.
GAME NOTES
» Virginia State pitchers faced 36 Norfolk State hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out eight.
» The Trojans drew six walks from Norfolk State pitching.
» Norman Jackson led the Trojans at the plate, going 0 for 2.
» Norfolk State was led offensively by Justin Journette, who went 3 for 3 with two home runs and six RBIs.
» James Godfrey led the Spartans pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.
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