MONROE, La. – ULM limited Samford to just a single run in the third inning and sixth inning and the Warhawks claimed the series opener at Warhawk Field, 5-2.
Samford broke the scoreless draw with a single run in the top of the third inning. With one out and two in scoring position, Hunter Swilling delivered a sacrifice fly that allowed Frankie Navarette to cross home plate and put the Bulldogs ahead, 1-0.
After Brayden Bouchey recorded the rare four strikeout inning in the top of the fourth, the Warhawks plated a quartet of unearned runs to take their first lead of the game.