Box Score Boiling Springs, N.C. – A six-run third inning propelled Winthrop to a 9-4 win at Gardner-Webb on Sunday afternoon, taking the season series from the Runnin' Bulldogs. With the win, Winthrop moves to 10-12 overall and 4-2 in conference action.
KEY CONTRIBUTORS
Alan Benhardt (3-5, 1 R, 1 SB)
Nicholas Badillo (1-5, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 2B)
Jaylen Hernandez (1-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 HR)
Harrison Wilson (2-4, 1 R, 1 2B)
Nate Chronis (1-3, 2 R, 1 RBI)
W:
Caleb Jones (1-0)
L: Noah Arnett (0-1)
S: N/A
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Eagles started the day with Alan Benhardt at third base with two outs but Jaylen Hernandez flew out to left field to end the threat.
- Ricky Teel's groundout and an RBI single by Chazz Grossington put Winthrop ahead 2-0.
- Gardner-Webb had a runner at third with two outs following a sac fly but a ground out to end the second inning.
- The Eagles exploded for six runs in the third to take an 8-0 lead.
- The highlight of the inning was a two-run home run to left field by Hernandez, his third homer of the series.
- Gardner-Webb cut the lead in half in the bottom of the frame, both on two-run RBI singles.
- The Eagles had a chance to extend their lead in the fifth, loading the bases with one out after Anthony Ruocco was hit by a pitch but two consecutive outs ended the inning.
- Winthrop went up five runs at 9-4 in the next inning when Grossington singled to drive in Nate Chronis.
- Neither team scored or seriously threatened after that.
ON DECK
Winthrop steps out of conference play, welcoming Wofford on Tue., Mar. 26 to Rock Hill for a 6 p.m. matchup on ESPN+.
