Belmont Baseball Sweeps Murray State in Doubleheader

Bruins combine for 25 runs and 26 hits across two games, collecting seven home runs

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:24am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette, conveying the energy and dynamism of the Belmont baseball team's dominant performance.Belmont's offensive onslaught and pitching prowess overwhelm Murray State in a decisive conference doubleheader sweep.Murray Today

Belmont baseball used an explosive offensive day and strong pitching performances to sweep a doubleheader over Murray State Racers on Friday, winning Game 1, 12-1, before taking Game 2, 9-5. The Bruins combined for 25 runs and 26 hits across the two games, collecting seven home runs while improving conference momentum with a pair of road victories.

Why it matters

This sweep over a conference opponent boosts Belmont's standing in the standings and keeps them in contention for a postseason berth. The Bruins' offensive outburst and solid pitching performances demonstrate their ability to win convincingly on the road against a conference rival.

The details

In Game 1, Belmont wasted no time taking control, launching two first-inning home runs to immediately seize momentum. The Bruins continued to pressure Murray State throughout, adding four runs in the fourth inning to break the game open. Cavan McMeans led the offense, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs, including a two-run homer. In Game 2, Belmont again got off to a fast start, with Charlie Davis and Landon Godsey homering early. Murray State tied the game at 4-4 in the third, but Isaac VanderWoude's two-run homer in the sixth gave Belmont the lead for good. Cavan McMeans had another strong game, going 3-for-5 with an RBI and a triple.

  • Belmont and Murray State played the doubleheader on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • Game 1 was played in the afternoon, while Game 2 followed later in the day.

The players

Landon Godsey

A Belmont player who hit two home runs in Game 1 and a three-run homer in Game 2.

Cavan McMeans

A Belmont player who had a standout offensive performance, going 3-for-4 with five RBIs, including a two-run homer, in Game 1 and 3-for-5 with an RBI and a triple in Game 2.

Charlie Davis

A Belmont player who homered in the first inning of Game 2 to give the Bruins an early lead.

Isaac VanderWoude

A Belmont player who hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 2 to give the Bruins a lead they would not relinquish.

Jacob Hustedde

The Murray State starting pitcher in Game 1 who was unable to slow down the Belmont offense.

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What’s next

Belmont will travel to Bowling Green, Ky. for a mid-week competition against Western Kentucky on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

The takeaway

Belmont's dominant doubleheader sweep of Murray State showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth, positioning them well for a strong conference run and potential postseason berth.