Winthrop University Eagles Drop Series to Rutgers
In a dynamic baseball match at home on Saturday afternoon, Winthrop University faced a loss against Rutgers, with a final score of 3-1. With this defeat, the Eagles started their season with a 0-2 record.
Key Contributors from the Match
There were notable appearances from both sides. For the Winthrop Eagles, Nate Chronis (1-3, 1 R, HR) and Reese Lumpkin (7.1 IP, 5 H, 3 BB, 8 SO) stood out. On the Rutgers side, Justin Sinibaldi (1-0) secured a win, while Joey DeChiaro (1) saved the game. As for Reese Lumpkin (0-1), he shouldered the loss.
Match Recap
Rutgers got off to a strong start by scoring a run in the first two innings. Nate Chronis landed Winthrop’s inaugural homer of the 2024 season in the 7th inning. This spectacular shot cut the deficit to half. But the Rutgers side managed to extend the lead back to two in their half of the eighth with a flyout. Winthrop struggled to rally after that, putting Rutgers in the winning position.
The Next Game
The series is not over yet. Winthrop is set to host Rutgers tomorrow for the series finale at 1 p.m. The Eagles are on the hunt for their first win this season, and hope to take it in the next game.
Detailed Team Statistics
The game displayed an intense fight on the field with a total of 5 hits from Rutgers against Winthrop’s 4. Rutgers also led in stolen bases with 3 against Winthrop’s 0. The walk score was in the favor of Rutgers with a score of 3 against 0 for Winthrop. The host team, however, took the lead in strikeouts tallying 8 against 3 by Rutgers.
Players to Watch
In terms of standout players on Winthrop’s side, attention should be given to Nate Chronis and Reese Lumpkin. Chronis, a junior showing strong potential, was instrumental in getting Winthrop’s first run. Reese Lumpkin, on the other hand, demonstrated excellent pitching skills against Rutgers, making him a key player to watch in subsequent games.
