Valdosta State baseball drops doubleheader to Union

Blazers fall to 3-6 overall and 1-2 in Gulf South Conference play

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Valdosta State baseball team lost both games of a doubleheader against the Union Bulldogs on Saturday, February 14 at Billy Grant Field. The Blazers now have a 3-6 overall record and a 1-2 mark in Gulf South Conference play.

Why it matters

Valdosta State is looking to bounce back after a slow start to the season, as they aim to compete for a Gulf South Conference title and a spot in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship tournament.

The details

In the first game, Union defeated Valdosta State 5-3. In the second game, Union won 6-4. Valdosta State pitcher Jack Butler (21) started the first game, throwing during the first inning.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Billy Grant Field in Valdosta, Georgia.

The players

Jack Butler

A pitcher for the Valdosta State Blazers baseball team.

Union Bulldogs

The baseball team that defeated Valdosta State in the doubleheader.

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What’s next

Valdosta State will look to bounce back in their next series against a conference opponent.

The takeaway

The Blazers' slow start to the season has put them in an early hole in the Gulf South Conference standings, but there is still plenty of time for them to turn things around and make a push for the postseason.