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Richmond Spiders Crush James Madison Dukes with Six Home Runs
The Spiders' offensive outburst leads to a 10-2 victory over the Dukes in a nonconference matchup.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:19am
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Richmond's offensive explosion leaves James Madison's defense in disarray, as the Spiders' power surge overwhelms the Dukes.Richmond TodayThe Richmond Spiders baseball team dominated the James Madison Dukes on Tuesday night, hitting six home runs en route to a 10-2 victory at Veterans Memorial Park. The win improved Richmond's record to 20-16 on the season, while James Madison fell to 16-19.
Why it matters
This high-scoring affair showcases the offensive firepower of the Richmond Spiders, who have now won 4 of their last 5 games. For James Madison, the loss is another setback in what has been a challenging season so far for the Dukes.
The details
Richmond jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, scoring on two home runs. Freshman Keegan Haesler led the way for James Madison, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs, but the Dukes were only able to muster two runs on the night against the Spiders' powerful lineup.
- The game was played on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.
The players
Richmond Spiders
The Richmond Spiders are the athletic teams of the University of Richmond, a private university located in Richmond, Virginia.
James Madison Dukes
The James Madison Dukes are the athletic teams of James Madison University, a public university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Keegan Haesler
A freshman player for the James Madison Dukes who went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBIs in the game.
The takeaway
Richmond's offensive outburst demonstrates the team's ability to overpower opponents, while James Madison's struggles highlight the need for the Dukes to find more consistency at the plate in order to turn their season around.
