West Point unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shannon Red Raiders on Monday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
West Point got a good showing from Dawson Tyler, who tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Tyler also racked up five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February of 2024.
At the plate, West Point saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Palmer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another was Reco Collins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Coming up, West Point will welcome Louisville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shannon, they will take on Nettleton at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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