Winthrop Eagles Drop Tight Contest At High Point

Winthrop Eagles Drop Tight Contest At High Point

High Point, NC – The Winthrop Eagles fell short in a close match against the High Point Panthers with a final score of 11-7. Despite a strong effort, Winthrop moves to 17-27-1 overall and 6-13 in Big South play.

Key Contributors

Charlie Evans led the charge for Winthrop with an impressive performance, going 3-5 at the plate with a run, four RBIs, and a three-run homer. The pitching decision fell to Brett Wozniak (7-1) for High Point, while Owen Sarna (4-4) took the loss for Winthrop. Cael Chatham secured the save, his fifth of the season.

Game Highlights

High Point took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning, powered by RBI doubles from Cael Chatham and Charlie Klinger. Winthrop quickly responded in the second inning as Charlie Evans tied the score with a three-run blast to left center field.

In a back-and-forth affair, High Point reclaimed the lead in the bottom of the second inning, but Winthrop surged ahead with a three-run rally in the third. However, High Point answered with another three runs in the fifth inning to regain a 7-6 advantage.

High Point extended their lead with a four-run outburst in the sixth inning, ultimately solidifying their victory. Despite a late push from Winthrop in the eighth inning, High Point’s lead proved to be insurmountable.

Upcoming Game

The Winthrop Eagles will look to bounce back in the final game of the series against High Point tomorrow at 1 p.m. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.