BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Interstat) — Jake Souders drove in five runs, including a three-run homer, to lead Samford to an 8-3 victory over Virginia Military Institute in Southern Conference baseball Saturday at Joe Lee Griffin Stadium.

The Bulldogs erased an early three-run deficit. VMI’s Grayson Fitzwater hit a solo homer in the sixth, but Souders answered with his three-run shot in the bottom half. Samford starter Mason Blasche earned the win, allowing three runs over seven innings. Eli Tyndall took the loss for the Keydets.

Samford improved to 16-17 overall. VMI fell to 24-10. The teams conclude their series Sunday.