Cullowhee, N.C. – Friday's game three of the Southern Conference baseball series between Western Carolina and VMI has been postponed due to inclement weather and unfavorable forecasts officials with WCU Athletics announced this morning. The two teams will look to conclude the three-game conference series at the originally scheduled 2 p.m. start time on Saturday (April 8) at Childress Field / Hennon Stadium.
 
Rain overnight coupled with continued showers, some heavy at times, throughout the morning and forecasted to continue through the evening prompted the postponement of the series finale. Officials will reassess playability on Saturday morning with all efforts made to complete the series. Any additional weather-related schedule updates will be made online at CatamountSports.com and through WCU's social media outlets including Twitter using the handles, @Catamounts and @CatamountBSB.
 
VMI claimed both ends of Thursday's doubleheader, outlasting WCU 14-11 in 10 innings in game one before rallying over the final third of the nightcap to win 17-12. The two teams combined for 54 total runs on 64 hits including 27 for extra bases – 14 doubles and 13 home runs – on Thursday. VMI had 36 hits with five doubles and nine homers while the Catamounts legged out nine doubles with four homers.
 
Saturday's series finale is slated to be broadcast on ESPN+ (paid subscription required) with coverage through live stats available online at CatamountSports.com.
 
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