Belmont Baseball Splits Doubleheader Against East Tennessee State

Bruins bounce back in game two after dropping the opener

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:21am

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Belmont baseball split a doubleheader against East Tennessee State on Saturday, dropping the first game 8-4 before rallying to win the second game 10-8 at E.S. Rose Park. The Bruins are now 13-23 on the season as East Tennessee used early offense and a late surge to secure the win in the opener, but Belmont responded with a strong offensive performance to take the nightcap.

Why it matters

This doubleheader was an important conference matchup for the Belmont Bruins, who are looking to build momentum as they continue their season. The split result means the Bruins will need to regroup and try to sweep their next opponent, Middle Tennessee, to gain ground in the standings.

The details

In the first game, East Tennessee State jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and then broke the game open with a three-run sixth inning. Belmont mounted a late rally in the seventh, scoring four runs, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. In the second game, Belmont took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning and then responded to East Tennessee State's rallies, eventually pulling away for the 10-8 victory. Key hits from Jake Maddox and a solo home run from JD Whitworth helped the Bruins secure the win.

  • The doubleheader took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Belmont will face Middle Tennessee in their next game on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

The players

Michael Harpster

The East Tennessee State starting pitcher who kept the Belmont Bruins off the scoreboard through the first five innings of the first game.

Brady Holbrook

The Belmont Bruins player who delivered a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning of the first game to bring the Bruins within 8-3.

Charlie Davis

The Belmont Bruins player who sparked the rally in the first inning of the second game with a leadoff hit and later scored.

Jake Maddox

The Belmont Bruins player who delivered a key two-run double in the sixth inning of the second game to push the Bruins' lead to 9-4.

JD Whitworth

The Belmont Bruins player who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of the second game to provide an important insurance run.

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What’s next

Belmont will continue its stand with the second meeting against Middle Tennessee and hope to sweep the season series. First pitch is set for 4:00 PM from E.S. Rose Park on Tuesday, April 14th.

The takeaway

This doubleheader split showcases the resilience of the Belmont Bruins baseball team, as they were able to bounce back from a tough loss in the opener to secure a crucial victory in the second game. The Bruins will need to build on this performance as they look to gain ground in the standings with their upcoming matchup against Middle Tennessee.