Winthrop To Face Rival Queens Tuesday Afternoon In Battle Of I-77 Showdown
Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop University baseball team will be facing off against rival Queens University on Tuesday afternoon in a highly anticipated Battle of I-77 showdown in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Game Details
Winthrop: Record 2-6, Big South Conference
Queens: Record 2-5, ASUN Conference
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
Location: The Stick Williams Dream Fields, Charlotte, N.C.
First Pitch: 5 p.m.
Probable Pitching Matchups: Harrison Wilson (Winthrop) vs. Joey Ruller (Queens)
Series History
This will be the 3rd meeting between Winthrop and Queens, with the series currently tied at 1-1. Last season, Winthrop emerged victorious in the first game in Charlotte but Queens retaliated with a win in Rock Hill.
Winthrop at a Glance
Winthrop is poised to make history with the opportunity to become the all-time wins leader in the Big South since 1986. The team is currently 3rd in overall pitching in the conference and has standout pitchers like Reese Lumpkin and Riley Huge leading the stats.
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Looking Ahead
Following this showdown, Winthrop will host Maine in a three-game series starting on Friday. The team is looking to carry the momentum from this game into the upcoming series.
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