ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- The Winthrop University baseball team fell to the USC Upstate with a final score of 18-6 on Thursday night at HomeTrust Park. Despite the Eagles managing nine hits, including four doubles and a home run, they were unable to overcome Upstate's 18-hit performance.
With the loss, the Eagles fall to the loser's bracket portion of the tournament.
GAME INFORMATION
RECORD: Winthrop (33-23) | USC Upstate (31-27)
WINTHROP LEADERS: Gabe Natividad (3-for-4, 3 RBIs, 1 2B) |
Colin Crowley (1-for-3, 2 runs, 1 HR, 2 RBIs) |
Josh Skowronski (2-for-4, 1 run, 2 2B)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Spartans took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, including a homer by Zenor and a run scored on a throwing error.
In the second inning, Winthrop tied the game as Skowronski doubled and scored on Wilson's RBI double. Crowley added a run with a sacrifice fly.
Upstate regained the lead in the third inning with a two-run homer by Sweeney.
The fourth inning saw Upstate score five runs, highlighted by Armsey's three-RBI double. Natividad responded with a bases-clearing double for Winthrop.
The Spartans extended their lead in the fifth with six runs, including a grand slam by Waters.
Crowley homered in the sixth for Winthrop, but Upstate added two more runs.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Winthrop's Crowley reached a milestone of 30 RBIs for the season.
The Eagles struggled to contain Upstate's offense, allowing 18 hits.
This loss marks Winthrop's 0-4 record against Upstate in the Big South Conference Tournament.
UP NEXT
The Eagles wait and see who/when they play following the resumption of High Point and Charleston Southern at 9:00 a.m.
