VSU Baseball Hosts Delta State for Conference Series

Blazers look to bounce back against third-place Statesmen

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:19pm

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The Valdosta State University baseball team will host a three-game conference series against Delta State University this weekend at Billy Grant Field in Valdosta, Georgia. The Blazers, currently tied for seventh place in the conference, will look to improve their overall record of 7-15 and conference record of 5-7 against the third-place Statesmen, who have an impressive 13-7 overall record and 9-3 conference mark.

Why it matters

This conference series is crucial for the Blazers as they aim to climb up the standings and secure a better position for the postseason. VSU has struggled at times this season, but a strong showing against a top conference opponent like Delta State could provide a much-needed boost to their season.

The details

The series will feature a doubleheader on Friday, March 13, with two seven-inning games at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The final nine-inning game will take place on Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m. VSU has won 27 and lost 37 games against Delta State since their first matchup in 2003, with the Statesmen winning the last series 2-1 last season. Key players to watch include VSU's Charlie Banks, Jackson Webster, and Parker Ladd, as well as Delta State's Levi Lang and Austin Estes.

  • The series will take place on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14.
  • The doubleheader on Friday will have games at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
  • The final nine-inning game will be on Saturday at 1 p.m.

The players

Charlie Banks

A junior who has been a standout at the plate for VSU this season, batting .351 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs.

Jackson Webster

A senior who has been a key part of the Blazers' offense, batting .291 with one homer, four doubles, and a .443 on-base percentage.

Parker Ladd

A sophomore who has had one of the best offensive seasons for VSU, batting .450 with two home runs and nine RBIs.

Drake LaRoche

A senior who has been exceptional on the mound for VSU, posting a 3.89 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 37.0 innings.

Garrett Moody

A junior who has made six starts and leads the team with 34 strikeouts.

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What’s next

The winner of this conference series will gain an advantage in the standings and potentially improve their positioning for the postseason.

The takeaway

This series between VSU and Delta State is a crucial conference matchup that could have significant implications for both teams' seasons. The Blazers will need to bring their best offensive and pitching performances to overcome the challenge posed by the third-place Statesmen.