Winthrop Eagles Fall Late At High Point

Winthrop Eagles Fall Late At High Point

High Point, N.C. – May 12, 2024

Winthrop suffered a tough defeat in the series finale against the Panthers with a final score of 8-7, marking the Eagles’ final road series of the year. The loss brings Winthrop’s overall record to 17-28-1 and 6-14 in Big South play with three games remaining in the 2024 campaign.

Key Contributors

The standout performances for Winthrop included Harrison Wilson going 2-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBIs, and a home run, Charlie Evans with a 2-3 performance including 2 RBIs and a double, Abe Affholter contributing 1-4 with 2 runs, an RBI, and a home run, and Anthony Ruocco with a 2-4 performance including an RBI and a double.

W: Christian Baker (1-0)
L: Parker Kruglewicz (0-3)
S: Cael Chatam (6)

How It Happened

High Point took an early lead in the second inning with Miggy Echazaretta’s RBI single, followed by Carr’s home run in the third inning and Eric Grintz’s solo homer in the fourth inning. Winthrop fought back with Affholter’s home run in the fifth inning and Wilson’s two-run homer in the sixth inning to tie the game. The Eagles then took the lead in the seventh inning with back-to-back RBI singles. However, a late rally by the Panthers in the eighth inning secured the win.

On Deck

Winthrop will conclude their 2024 season with a three-game Big South series against Charleston Southern at home. The games will be televised on ESPN+, with the series starting on Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 p.m. The final game on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. will be Senior Day.