Rock Hill: Eagles Split Doubleheader With Radford

Rock Hill: Eagles Split Doubleheader With Radford

Late Sunday Afternoon – Winthrop University Athletics

Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop split a doubleheader with the Radford Highlanders Sunday afternoon with an 8-6 victory in the first game and then falling 5-4 in the second game. The first game was the resumption of a suspended game due to rain in the 2nd inning Friday afternoon. Winthrop moves to 16-25-1 overall and 5-12 in the Big South.

Contributors in Game 1:

• Nicholas Badillo: 1-4, R, 2 RBI
• Harrison Wilson: 1-4, R, 2 RBI, HR
• Jaylen Hernandez: 3-4, R, 4 RBI, 2 2B, HR

In the first game, Jaylen Hernandez’s heroics at the plate, including a three-run blast, helped Winthrop secure the win with solid contributions from Badillo and Wilson.

Contributors in Game 2:

• Nate Chronis: 1-1, R, 2 RBI, HR
• Abe Affholter: 2-4, R, RBI
• Charlie Evans: 2-4, R, 2B

The Eagles made a late rally in the second game, led by Chronis’s home run, but fell just short against Radford’s strong performance.

On Deck:

Winthrop has its sights set on a re-match with South Carolina on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. as they look to bounce back from the split doubleheader against Radford.