Ricky Teel’s Three-Run Triple In Sixth Inning Gives Winthrop Win Over Davidson

Ricky Teel’s Three-Run Triple In Sixth Inning Gives Winthrop Win Over Davidson

Rock Hill, S.C. – In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, the Winthrop Eagles secured an 8-7 victory over Davidson with a standout performance from Ricky Teel. Teel’s bases-clearing, three-run triple in the sixth inning turned the tide in Winthrop’s favor, propelling them to a hard-fought win.

Key Contributors

Several players made significant contributions to Winthrop’s victory, including:

• Harrison Wilson: 2-4 at the plate with a run and an RBI
• Ricky Teel: Went 3-4 with three RBIs
• Chancellor Jennings: Tallied a double, scored a run, and added an RBI

Winning Pitcher: Alex Logusch (1-0)

Losing Pitcher: Brycen Champey (2-3)

Save: Parker Kruglewicz (4)

Game Recap

The game started with Davidson hitting back-to-back homers in the first inning to take an early 2-0 lead. Davidson extended their lead in the second inning with another solo home run. However, Winthrop fought back in the third inning, scoring four runs to take a 4-3 lead.

After both teams traded runs in the following innings, Winthrop entered the sixth inning tied with Davidson at 4-4. That’s when Ricky Teel stepped up with his crucial three-run triple, giving Winthrop an 8-4 lead.

Davidson made a late push, scoring two runs in the eighth inning and adding another in the ninth, but Winthrop’s pitching held firm to secure the win.

Next Game

Winthrop will now turn its attention to a three-game series against UNC Asheville, starting on April 19th. The Eagles will look to carry the momentum from this hard-fought win into their upcoming matchups as they continue their Big South play.