Spiders Morning Jolt 5/11: Grand Slam Series Winner

Evan Wilson hit a grand slam on Saturday to win the series against George Washington.


Good morning, Spiders. The Spiders had so many fun adventures in Chile! Hear some of what they did this past week from football player Matthew Martin and women’s basketball player Ava Persichetti.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition?

⚾ Got the dubs
🏆 Update from John P. Hardt
🕷️ And much, much more!

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🔼 Series Sweep. The baseball team welcomed George Washington this past weekend. The Spiders won game one 8-5 on Friday. Sean Scanlon and Dylan Windbrenner each hit homers. Bijan Anvar took the win on the mound. On Saturday, Evan Wilson hit a walk-off grand slam in the 11th inning to capture a 10-6 Senior Day win. This marked his ninth homer of the season and first collegiate grand slam. Michael Elko and RJ Johnson Jr. also hit homers. Richmond won game three 13-1 on Sunday in seven innings. Three home runs were hit by the Spiders. Ryan Recio went 3-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs.

🤔 SPIDERS TRIVIA

Close Game. The men’s lacrosse team faced Duke in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Spiders fell 14-12 on Saturday. Gavin Creo led the Spiders with four goals. Connor Knight had 12 saves in goal.

There was a record-setting crowd of #,### fans— both the highest-attended Richmond lacrosse game and the highest-attended first round game in NCAA history.

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🕷️ ONE BIG THING

🔼 So Many Titles. Richmond Athletics Director John P. Hardt is so proud of the spring teams. The Spiders have captured six conference titles in the last month. It’s the most in any single fall, winter, or spring sports season in the 21st century. Read more of what Hardt had to say entering a big weekend for the Spiders here.

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Monday, May 11

⛳ Women’s Golf NCAA Regionals- Chapel Hill | Live Stats | Watch

Tuesday, May 12

⛳ Women’s Golf NCAA Regionals- Chapel Hill | Live Stats | Watch
⚾ Baseball at Virginia @ 1pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Wednesday, May 13

⛳ Women’s Golf NCAA Regionals- Chapel Hill | Live Stats | Watch

Thursday, May 14

⚾ Baseball at Saint Louis @ 7pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Friday, May 15

⚾ Baseball at Saint Louis @ 3pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

Saturday, May 16

⚾ Baseball at Saint Louis @ 1pm ET | Live Stats | Watch

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 6,805!

🕷️ Have a great Monday!

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