Old Dominion Baseball Faces Midweek Tests Against William & Mary and Richmond
Old Dominion University’s baseball team is set for a pair of midweek matchups, hosting William & Mary on Tuesday, March 24th, at 3 p.m. At the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex in Norfolk, Virginia, before traveling to Richmond for a 2 p.m. Contest on Wednesday, March 25th. Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.
Monarchs Look to Build Momentum
The Monarchs (11-11, 2-4 Sun Belt) are coming off a Sun Belt series against App State where they secured a 13-7 victory in the opener, but ultimately dropped the subsequent two games. This stretch of games provides an opportunity to refine their performance before returning to conference play. Head Coach Chris Finwood recently achieved a milestone, becoming the all-time winningest coach in program history with 424 wins.
Key Players to Watch for ODU
Zach Leite currently leads the Monarchs with a .395 batting average. Several other starters are hitting above .300, including Maverick Stallings (.367), Tyler Zedalis (.361), Macaddin Dye (.344), TJ Aiken (.329), and Will Johnson (.300). Zedalis has hit a team-high five home runs, whereas Stallings has nine doubles and Aiken has stolen nine bases.
On the mound, Nick Sulpizio (1-0, 6.10 ERA) is scheduled to start Tuesday’s game, with the pitching staff expected to contribute throughout the contest.
Series History: A Look Back
Old Dominion holds a significant lead in the all-time series against William & Mary, 89-56, having won seven of the last nine meetings. However, the Tribe secured a 10-8 victory in their most recent encounter on March 19, 2023. Against Richmond, ODU also leads the series 57-42, having won their last meeting 3-2 on March 19, 2024, thanks to a solo home run by Luke Waters and a strong closing performance by Vincent Bashara.
Scouting the Opponents
William & Mary Tribe
William & Mary (10-12, 3-3 CAA) enters the game having won five of their last six, including a CAA series sweep of North Carolina A&T. Jamie Laskofski is a key player for the Tribe, boasting a .386 batting average. The Tribe are currently fourth in the nation with 76 stolen bases.
Richmond Spiders
Richmond (12-12, 1-5 A10) recently dropped two of three games to Fordham. Evan Wilson leads the Spiders’ offense with a .385 batting average, and Dylan Winebrenner is the A10 leader in home runs with eight. The Spiders are second in the A10 with a 5.41 ERA.
Game Day Information for ODU Fans
Fans attending Tuesday’s game at the Ellmer Family Baseball Complex can park at the Elkhorn Garage or Lot 43. The entrance is located in the outfield near the Chemistry Building, with temporary seating available in left center field. A Power Alley Patio, presented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), will offer food and beverages. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for faculty and military, and $5 for children ages 2-12. Big Blue’s Kids Club members receive free admission.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch the games? Both games will be streamed on ESPN+.
- How can I listen to the Richmond game? Wednesday’s game at Richmond will be broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 1310 AM.
- Where can I find live stats? Live stats for both games will be available through links provided on the ODU Athletics website.
- What are the ticket prices for the William & Mary game? General admission tickets are $10, faculty/military $8, and children $5.
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Following these midweek contests, Old Dominion will travel to Mobile, Alabama, for a Sun Belt series at South Alabama.
