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Saturday, May 2
Harrisonburg, Va.
4 p.m.
James Madison University
19-26, 9-14
0
vs
9
Marshall
21-25, 11-12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| James Madison | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
5/2/2026 7:23:00 PM | Baseball
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Marshall scored a run in every inning but two, as James Madison baseball fell, 9-0, on Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park in Sun Belt Conference play.
The Dukes' record dropped to 19-26 (9-14 Sun Belt), while the Thundering Herd improved to 21-25 (11-12 Sun Belt).
At the plate, sophomore Jack Anderson and freshman Ryan Gocio each went 2-for-3 to lead the team.
How It Happened
First Inning
The Herd jumped on the board first, scoring a run on a single into center field.
Second Inning
Jack Smith homered out of the nine-hole spot in the lineup to give MU a 2-0 lead.
Third Inning
Marshall doubled the score with a run scoring on a fielder's choice and a single from Smith to make it 4-0.
Fourth Inning
A sacrifice fly allowed the Herd to increase their lead to five.
Fifth Inning
With two outs, a wide throw to first allowed MU to bring home a run for a 6-0 lead.
Seventh Inning
Mason Onate hit a solo homer to add a run to the Herd lead.
Eighth Inning
Tyler Kamerer's fourth hit of the game and a sacrifice fly made it a 9-0 score for MU.
Game Notes
Up Next
The series finale between the Dukes and the Herd is scheduled for 1 p.m. tomorrow, May 3 at Veterans Memorial Park.
The Dukes' record dropped to 19-26 (9-14 Sun Belt), while the Thundering Herd improved to 21-25 (11-12 Sun Belt).
At the plate, sophomore Jack Anderson and freshman Ryan Gocio each went 2-for-3 to lead the team.
How It Happened
First Inning
The Herd jumped on the board first, scoring a run on a single into center field.
Second Inning
Jack Smith homered out of the nine-hole spot in the lineup to give MU a 2-0 lead.
Third Inning
Marshall doubled the score with a run scoring on a fielder's choice and a single from Smith to make it 4-0.
Fourth Inning
A sacrifice fly allowed the Herd to increase their lead to five.
Fifth Inning
With two outs, a wide throw to first allowed MU to bring home a run for a 6-0 lead.
Seventh Inning
Mason Onate hit a solo homer to add a run to the Herd lead.
Eighth Inning
Tyler Kamerer's fourth hit of the game and a sacrifice fly made it a 9-0 score for MU.
Game Notes
- Reece Moody's 18-game reached base streak was snapped, the longest by a Duke this season.
- Griffin Madden tossed a career-long 3.0 innings.
Up Next
The series finale between the Dukes and the Herd is scheduled for 1 p.m. tomorrow, May 3 at Veterans Memorial Park.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Drew Harlow (4-5)
L: Bauer, Patrick (1-3)
Batting:
2B: Tyler Kamerer 2 ; Cam Harthan 1
HR: Mason Onate 1 ; Jack Smith 1
RBI: Tyler Kamerer 1 ; Jackson Halter 2 ; AJ Havrilla 1 ; Mason Onate 1 ; Cam Harthan 1 ; Jack Smith 2
SF: Jackson Halter 1 ; AJ Havrilla 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Evan Bottone 1 ; Tyler Kamerer 2 ; Cooper Hinson 1 ; Mason Onate 1 ; Cam Harthan 2 ; Jack Smith 2
SB: Cam Harthan 1
CS: Jackson Halter 1
Base Running:
SB: Anderson, Jack 2
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