Dolphins Clinch Series with 13-7 Win Over West Georgia

Jacksonville Baseball stays hot, secures third straight ASUN series victory

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:38am

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Jacksonville Baseball stayed red-hot on Saturday night, matching Friday's offensive outburst with another 13-7 win over West Georgia to clinch the series at John Sessions Stadium. The Dolphins used a balanced attack and timely hitting to pull away, finishing with 13 runs on 13 hits. With the win, Jacksonville has now taken three straight in the series and holds a 3-2 edge in the season matchup, securing their third consecutive ASUN series victory.

Why it matters

The Dolphins' recent hot streak has propelled them up the ASUN standings, putting them in strong position to contend for a conference title and NCAA Tournament berth. Their ability to respond to early deficits and consistently produce up and down the lineup has been a key factor in their success.

The details

Jacksonville fell behind 4-0 in the first inning, but answered immediately in the bottom half. The Dolphins continued to battle back, tying the game at 5-5 in the fourth before taking the lead for good with a three-run seventh inning. They then broke things open with a five-run eighth to secure the victory.

  • The Dolphins have now won three straight games in the series against West Georgia.
  • Jacksonville holds a 3-2 edge in the season matchup against West Georgia.

The players

Sam Grunberg

A key contributor for the Dolphins, Grunberg has been on a tear over the past week, going 9-for-15 (.600) with seven RBIs, six runs scored, two doubles, and a home run to anchor Jacksonville's offense during their hot stretch.

Jacksonville Baseball

The Dolphins' baseball team, who have now won three consecutive ASUN series and hold a 3-2 advantage in the season matchup against West Georgia.

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What’s next

The Dolphins will look to complete the sweep of West Georgia when the two teams meet again on Sunday at 12:00 PM.

The takeaway

Jacksonville's recent hot streak has put them in strong position to contend for an ASUN title and NCAA Tournament berth. Their ability to respond to early deficits and produce consistently up and down the lineup has been a key factor in their success.