Belmont Baseball captured a 2-1 series triumph over Indiana State, capping the matchup with a 5-2 victory that underscored the Bruins’ blend of power and precision.
Key performances
The Bruins compiled 11 hits while walking nine times, a disciplined approach that kept the Sycamores to just six hits over the course of the game.
Landon Godsey ignited the offense in the third inning, doubling and later scoring the first run for Belmont, a spark that set the tone for the afternoon.
Ridge Harvey turned in a masterful five‑shutout innings, surrendering only two hits and fanning six batters, giving the team a sturdy foundation heading into the later frames.
Indiana State answered in the seventh, tying the contest at 1-1 after a Belmont error and a balk, but the Bruins remained composed.
Charlie Davis then delivered the decisive blow, launching a three‑run homer in the ninth to extend the lead to 5-1 and effectively seal the win.
Davis finished the game 3‑for‑5, adding a double, a home run and three RBIs to his line, a performance that highlighted his clutch pedigree.
The relief corps, anchored by Aubrey Moraitakis and Tate Marland, limited Indiana State to a single earned run over four innings, preserving the advantage.
The series win reflects Belmont’s depth, as contributions from the lineup and bullpen alike proved pivotal in a tightly contested battle.