News Summary
The Old Dominion University baseball team’s game against the University of Richmond, scheduled for May 13, has been canceled due to inclement weather. The game will not be rescheduled. Currently, ODU has a record of 21-26 and is tied for fourth place in the Sun Belt standings. Their next series is critical, taking place against Coastal Carolina. Fans can buy tickets for the home games, and ODU students enjoy free admission. The Sun Belt Championship is set for May 20-25 in Montgomery, Alabama.
Norfolk, VA – The Old Dominion University (ODU) baseball team’s scheduled game against the University of Richmond on Tuesday, May 13 has been canceled due to inclement weather. The game will not be rescheduled, leaving the Monarchs to shift their focus to their next series.
As of now, the Monarchs hold an overall record of 21 wins and 26 losses, with a Sun Belt conference record of 15 wins and 12 losses. The team is currently tied for fourth place in the Sun Belt standings with Louisiana, while Coastal Carolina ranks first following their strong performance this season.
Next up for ODU is a critical series against Coastal Carolina, set to take place at War Memorial Stadium. The series will kick off on Thursday at 6 p.m., followed by game two on Friday at 3 p.m. The final game of the series is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m., coinciding with Senior Day festivities. Prior to the first pitch on Saturday, ODU will honor its senior class with a special recognition ceremony.
The Sun Belt Championship is on the horizon, scheduled to be held from May 20 to 25 at Riverwalk Stadium in Montgomery, Alabama. Riverwalk Stadium is notable for being the home of the Montgomery Biscuits, the Double-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.
For fans looking to attend the games at War Memorial Stadium, tickets are available for purchase through the Peninsula Pilots website. Ticket prices are set at $10 for general admission, $15 for grandstand seating, and $20 for field-level box seats. Notably, ODU students holding a valid student ID can enjoy free admission to home games, providing an opportunity for the student body to support their team.
In the context of the ongoing season, the cancellation of the Richmond game serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of spring sports, where weather often plays a critical role. The Monarchs are poised for a challenging final stretch of the season, and performance against Coastal Carolina will be pivotal in determining their postseason prospects.
For the latest updates on the ODU baseball program, fans can visit odusports.com/baseball, as well as follow the team on social media platforms, including Facebook at Facebook.com/ODUBaseball, Twitter at @ODUBaseball, and Instagram at @monarch.baseball.
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- Wikipedia: Old Dominion Monarchs Baseball
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- ODU Sports: ODU Men’s Basketball Renews Series with Richmond
- Encyclopedia Britannica: ODU Monarchs
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