Rock Hill: Eagles Drop Series Finale To USC Upstate Sunday Afternoon
Winthrop dropped the series finale to USC Upstate on Sunday afternoon by a final score of 4-0. The defeat moves Winthrop to 12-17-1 overall and 4-5 in the Big South conference.
Key Contributors
The Eagles’ performance was lacking in key plays, ultimately resulting in their loss.
- Winning Pitcher: Mathieu Curtis (USC Upstate)
- Losing Pitcher: Owen Sarna (Winthrop)
- Save: Cooper Ellingworth (USC Upstate)
How It Happened
In the early innings, USC Upstate took the lead with Noah Sullivan’s RBI single, setting the tone for the remainder of the game. With a series of missed opportunities and errors, Winthrop struggled to match USC Upstate’s offensive drive.
Despite a few promising moments, including a strikeout by Troy Hamilton to end the top of the second, Winthrop was unable to capitalize on these chances.
Upstate extended their lead in the third and fifth innings, putting the game out of reach for Winthrop.
Next Game
Winthrop will have a chance to bounce back in a mid-week non-conference matchup against Davidson College in Davidson, N.C. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, Apr. 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Player Stats
Throughout the game, individual players made significant contributions to their teams:
- Noah Sullivan (USC Upstate): 1 RBI
- Koby Kropf (USC Upstate): 1 RBI
- Vance Sheahan (USC Upstate): 2 RBIs
- Harrison Wilson (Winthrop): 1 Hit
- Owen Sarna (Winthrop): 5 Strikeouts
