Rampage Magazine April 2022

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Red Hot Start for Rams Baseball

by Andrew LaPan Sports Communication • 2025

game of the season. Lewis and freshman designated hitter Reece Genter were tied for leading the team in home runs with three each after the first 15 games. “We have a great approach as a team,” said Genter, who also plays catcher for the Rams. “We know what we need to do, and if the guy in front of us does not do what is needed, we step up and do it.”

The Bluefield University baseball team got off to a hot start to the 2022 campaign, winning the first 15 games of the season, which is the best start for baseball in school history. Now 23-14 (as of April 15, 2022), the team attributed much of its early season success to hitting. During the 15-game winning streak, the Rams averaged 12 runs per game and scored double digits in 12 of their first 18 contests, including 21 in a lopsided win against Toccoa Falls College in Georgia on February 11. The team hit at an average of .353 during that stretch, which was fifth-best in the nation. At that time, senior Eligha Lewis led the Rams in hitting. He had a team-high 28 RBI and 26 hits, including a grand slam in the first

The Rams’ defense was good during the 15-game winning streak. Sophomore pitcher Ryan Voss led the team in earned run average at 3.12 at that time. Sophomore Andrew Arguello was not far behind with an ERA of 3.18. Both players led the team in strikeouts with 21 each through 15 games. “All the pitchers have been good,”

pitching coach Garrett Schilling said. “Ben Coffman had some issues in the start of the season, but it has worked itself out. A great addition to the pitching rotation has been the Tayman twins (Roy and Ryan). They have been producing very well.” Editor’s Note: For the team’s schedule and latest statistics, visit bcrams.com.

Photo by Nathan LePere .

Photos by Nathan LePere .