ROCK HILL, S.C. -- The Winthrop University baseball team fell to Longwood University in a 4-3 loss in 11 innings on Saturday at John H. Moss Stadium. The Eagles recorded 12 hits, including two doubles, but were unable to overcome Longwood's early lead.
GAME INFORMATION
RECORD: Winthrop (33-24) | Longwood (32-26)
WINTHROP LEADERS: Jaylen Hernandez (3-for-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI) |
Alan Benhardt (2-for-4, 1 run, 1 RBI) |
Walker Brodt (7.1 innings pitched, 6 strikeouts, 0 walks)
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lancers took an early lead in the first inning, scoring two runs with a single from Howard and an RBI groundout by Jones.
In the third inning, Winthrop's
Zach Greenberg doubled to right center and Hernandez followed with an RBI single, making it 2-1.
Longwood extended its lead in the fourth inning as Jones homered to left field, making it 3-1.
In the eighth inning, Benhardt singled up the middle and later scored on a single by
Ethan Wilson, cutting the lead to 3-2.
The Eagles tied the game in the ninth.
Chazz Grossington walked and scored on a single by Benhardt, making it 3-3.
In the eleventh inning, Longwood scored on a fielding error and a single by Jones, securing the 4-3 victory.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Walker Brodt pitched 7.1 innings, striking out six and allowing no walks, marking his career-high in innings pitched.
Jaylen Hernandez led the Eagles with three hits and one RBI.
Alan Benhardt contributed two hits, one run, and one RBI.
The game was decided by a fielding error in the eleventh inning that allowed the Lancers to score the winning run.
This loss brought the Eagles' overall record to 33-24.
