Eagles To Head To High Point For Three-Game Series With Big-South Leading Panthers
Rock Hill, S.C. – Coming off a 15-3 loss at home to South Carolina in seven innings on Tuesday afternoon, Winthrop hits the road for the last time this year, traveling to North Carolina for a Big South three-game series with the conference-leading High Point Panthers.
Series Details:
- Winthrop (16-26-1, 5-12 Big South) at High Point (27-23, 13-5 Big South)
- Date: Friday, May 10 – Sunday, May 12
- Location: High Point, N.C. | Williard Stadium
- Game 1: Friday, May 10, 6:00 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Friday, May 11, 4:00 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Saturday, May 12, 1:00 p.m. ET
Probable Pitching Matchups:
- Game 1: Riley Huge (Winthrop) vs. TBA (High Point)
- Game 2: Reese Lumpkin (Winthrop) vs. TBA (High Point)
- Game 3: Owen Sarna (Winthrop) vs. TBA (High Point)
Series History:
The two schools will meet for the 74-76th time with Winthrop leading the series, 45-28 overall and 24-11 in High Point. Last season in 2023, after Winthrop won the first game in the three-game series at home by a final score of 7-6 on May 12, High Point won the next two contests by scores of 6-1 and 12-9.
The Eagles and the Panthers first met in a doubleheader on May 8, 1999, in High Point with each team winning a game. Winthrop won the first game 19-4 and High Point won the second game 5-2.
Winthrop is looking for their first victory in the series since 2019 and their first series win in High Point since 2017.
Winthrop At A Glance:
Winthrop is looking to bounce back after a recent loss to South Carolina. The team is aiming to improve its standing and secure wins in the upcoming series with High Point.
Key players to watch include Riley Huge, Reese Lumpkin, and Owen Sarna. The Eagles are determined to showcase their talent and make a mark in the Big South conference.
Looking Ahead:
Following the series with High Point, Winthrop will conclude its 2024 season with a three-game Big South series against Charleston Southern at home. The games will be televised on ESPN+.