Four Home Runs, Riley Huge Pitching Gem Propels Eagles To Comeback Win At High Point
High Point, N.C. – In a thrilling matchup, the Winthrop Eagles showcased their power with four home runs and received a stellar pitching performance from Riley Huge to secure a 6-5 come-from-behind victory over the High Point Panthers in the first game of a three-game series.
With this crucial win, Winthrop now stands at a 17-26-1 overall record and 6-12 in Big South play, displaying their resilience and determination on the field.
Key Contributors
- Alan Benhardt: 1-4, 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 HR
- Harrison Wilson: 1-4, 1 run, 1 RBI, 1 HR
- Nicholas Badillo: 1-3, 2 runs, 2 RBI, 1 HR
- Abe Affholter: 1-4, 1 run, 2 RBI, 1 HR
Riley Huge delivered a dominant pitching performance with 9 strikeouts over 6 innings, throwing 120 pitches to earn the win. The efficient and effective pitching display helped secure the victory for Winthrop.
Game Highlights
The game kicked off with Wilson’s homer to center field in the first inning, giving Winthrop an early 1-0 lead. High Point quickly responded, tying the score in the bottom of the inning with a timely RBI single.
High Point pushed ahead with 3 runs in the second inning, taking a 4-1 lead. However, Winthrop fought back, with Affholter’s two-run shot in the fifth inning narrowing the gap to one run.
In a dramatic turn of events, Badillo’s two-run homer in the sixth inning propelled Winthrop back into the lead at 5-4. The Eagles extended their lead in the seventh inning with Benhardt’s homer, marking the fourth home run of the game for Winthrop.
High Point attempted to stage a comeback, with Eric Grintz hitting a home run in the eighth inning to cut Winthrop’s lead to 6-5. However, Winthrop’s Parker Kruglewicz stepped up in the eighth inning, recording the final five outs to secure his sixth save of the season and seal the win for the Eagles.
Next Game
The two teams will face off again in game two of the series tomorrow at 4 p.m. Stay tuned for another exciting matchup as Winthrop looks to continue their winning momentum against High Point.
