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Terence Norman
6
Grambling State GRAM 12-12
23
Winner Kennesaw State KSU 11-12
Grambling State GRAM
12-12
6
Final
23
Kennesaw State KSU
11-12
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Grambling State GRAM 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 6 12 6
Kennesaw State KSU 3 4 10 1 2 0 0 3 X 23 25 0

W: Buckler, Brooks (2-0) L: Boykins, Jr. (2-2)

Game Recap: Baseball | | By Joseph Feldman

BSB: Owls Plate 23 Runs in Series Clinching Win

Second Game in a Row Scoring 20-Plus Runs Against Grambling

THE BASICS
Records: Kennesaw State (11-12), Grambling State (12-12)
Score: Kennesaw State 23, Grambling State 6
Starting Pitching Matchup: RHP Brooks Buckler (2-0) vs. RHP Kerry Boykins, Jr. (2-2)
Key Players: Tyler Simon (4-6 and three runs), Terence Norman (4-4 scoring three runs and 2 RBI), Brooks Buckler (5.0, 1 run, 6 hits)
 
Box Score (PDF)

THE STORYLINE: 
· Kennesaw State's bats stayed hot against Grambling State posting 20-plus runs for the second game in a row winning 23-6 on Saturday, March 24 at Stillwell Stadium.
· It was the second time in program history the Owls have scored 20-plus runs in back-to-back games. The first time came in 1994.
· Counting these past two games scoring over 20 runs, the Owls have scored 20 runs four times during the DI era.

HOW IT HAPPENED:   
· The Owls got off to a fast start taking a 7-0 lead after the second inning. Griffin Helms powered the fast start with three RBI including a homerun to left center.
· The Owls continued to surge on offense plating 10 runs in the third inning to stretch out their lead to 17-0.
· Over the next two innings, Kennesaw State added three more runs to reach the 20-run mark for the second day in a row. They finished up with 23 runs for the game outscoring the Tigers 23-6.
· Brook Buckler pitched 5.0 innings giving up one run on six hits.
· Kennesaw State posted 23 runs on 25 hits. Terence Norman and Tyler Simon led the team with four RBI each. The two combined to go 7-8.
· Simon was a home run away from hitting for the cycle against Grambling State. In his first three at bats, he had a single, double and triple.
 
TICKETS 
The Department of Athletics is offering a 10-game pack for $30 for the remainder of the season, which can be purchased onsite or individual games. You can also do so by CLICKING HERE. You can also reach the ticket box office by calling 470-578-4849 for any ticket inquiries.

Premium home games ($10) include: North Florida (April 13), Lipscomb (April 20), Georgia State (May 8), Georgia Southern (May 9) and Clemson (May 15), and are priced $10 for single-game tickets. 
 
UP NEXT
Kennesaw State has one more game against Grambling State this weekend at Stillwell Stadium. First pitch is at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 25.
 
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