Samford’s 14-8 victory snaps Citadel baseball’s 5-game win streak
Phillip Ervin went 3 for 4 and drive in four runs to lead Samford to a 14-8 win over The Citadel today in college baseball at Riley Park.
The loss snapped a five-game win streak for The Citadel (10-6), which won two of three from Samford (10-7, 1-2) to begin Southern Conference play.
Ervin hit a three-run home run in the first inning, and also had a single and a triple.
Christiaan Durdaller also homered and drove in three runs for Samford. The Citadel’s 15-hit attack was led by catcher Joe Jackson, who was 3 for 4 with three RBI. Tyler Griffin drove in two runs.
Reliever Sean Handlan (1-0) got the win for Samford. Citadel Starter Austin Mason (1-1) was tagged for six runs and eight hits in three innings for the loss.
The Citadel hosts Akron on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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