Mississippi Valley State Takes Early Lead via Ty Burns’ RBI Sacrifice Fly
- Mississippi Valley State University's baseball team dropped a non-conference game to the University of Memphis on Tuesday evening, losing 11-3 in Memphis.
- The loss came just days after the Diamond Devils secured a series-opening victory over Bethune-Cookman, ending a 17-game, four-year skid against the Wildcats.
- Memphis built an early lead and maintained control throughout the contest, with Mississippi Valley struggling to generate consistent offense against the Tigers' pitching staff.
Mississippi Valley State University’s baseball team dropped a non-conference game to the University of Memphis on Tuesday evening, losing 11-3 in Memphis.
The loss came just days after the Diamond Devils secured a series-opening victory over Bethune-Cookman, ending a 17-game, four-year skid against the Wildcats.
Memphis built an early lead and maintained control throughout the contest, with Mississippi Valley struggling to generate consistent offense against the Tigers’ pitching staff.
The defeat marks a setback for Mississippi Valley following their recent offensive showing in a twin bill against Tennessee-Martin, where they recorded 14 hits in the nightcap, including seven extra-base hits.
Despite the loss, the team continues to develop key contributors, with players like Ty Burns and Kendall Brookins showing promise in recent games through timely hitting, sacrifice flies, and aggressive base running.
Mississippi Valley State will look to regroup as they continue their non-conference schedule before returning to Southwestern Athletic Conference play.