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VMI scores first, but that was it, in 18-1 Game 1 loss at UNC-Wilmington

Chris Graham

VMI AthleticsVMI opened a three-game non-conference series Friday night at UNC-Wilmington, dropping the opening game 18-1 at Brooks Field.

VMI opened the game with a run in the first. Justin Starke hit a one out single and Will Knight followed with another single. Both runners advanced on a passed ball and Zac Morris brought home Starke on a groundout.

The Seahawks countered with four runs in their half of the first, then added single tallies in the second and third frames. UNC-W broke the game open with three more runs in the fourth and six in the fifth.

Reeves Whitmore had two hits for VMI while Morris walked twice. Addison Culpepper had a pinch-hit single and Cole Jenkins also had a hit. Traylor Duval threw a scoreless inning to close out the game.

John Newton went 3-3 for UNC-W (14-11) with two home runs, two walks and six RBI.

The two teams will match up again Saturday at 4 p.m.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham, the king of "fringe media," a zero-time Virginia Sportswriter of the Year, and a member of zero Halls of Fame, is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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