Liberty University
2-4
Winthrop
4-2
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Winthrop | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | X | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Eagles Use 3-Run 7th Inning to Get by Flames 5-3
2/25/2023 6:18:56 PM | Baseball
The Winthrop Eagles scored three runs in the seventh inning to slip past the Liberty Flames 5-3, Saturday afternoon at Winthrop Ballpark.
With Liberty up 3-2, the host Eagles took the lead on a two-out triple by Ricky Teel and then added an insurance run on a Liberty throwing error for the final score of 5-3.
Flames right fielder Camden Troyer had two hits in the game.
With the win, the Eagles even the three-game series at 1-1. Liberty drops to 2-4 on the year. Winthrop moves to 4-2.
Box Score Highlights
Records: Liberty (2-4); Winthrop (4-2)
Location: Rock Hill, S.C. (Winthrop Ballpark)
WP: Parker Whittle (2-0) | LP: Todd Hudson (0-1)
Scoring Summary
4th INNING – LIBERTY – Hillier flies out, Castillo scores, 1-0
4th INNING – LIBERTY – Foster scores on a wild pitch, 2-0
4th INNING  – WU – Hooks single, Svzveitz (unearned) and Hopkins score, 2-2
5th INNING – LIBERTY – Betts flies out, Guy scores (unearned), 3-2
7th INNING – WU – Teel triples, Martin and Hannum score, 4-3
7th INNING – WU – Teel scores on a throwing error, 5-3
Notable Numbers
- Winthrop had six hits in the contest, while the Liberty had three.
- The Flames committed three errors in the game. The Eagles made one.
- Liberty left three men on base. Winthrop left seven men on base.
- Flames reliever Todd Hudson takes the loss. The freshman gave up three runs on two hits over two innings. He struck out two and walked one.
- Liberty starter Nick Moran gave up two runs on three hits over the first five innings. He struck out six and walked one.
- Flames designated hitter Gray Betts and catcher Three Hillier each drove in runs with sacrifice flies.
- Winthrop reliever Whittle recorded the win with 3 1/3 innings of relief. He held the Flames to one hit. He struck out two and walked one.
The Turning Point
With Liberty leading 3-2 in the seventh inning, Winthrop put two men aboard with one out in the bottom half of the frame. After Hudson struck out Eagle left fielder CJ Conrad for the second out of the inning, right fielder Randy Teel ground a pitch just inside the third base bag and down into the left field corner, plating both runners to give Winthrop a 4-3 advantage.
Beyond the Box Score
- Troyer recorded his second multi-hit game of the season in the contest.
- For the second consecutive outing, Moran went five innings. He allowed his first earned run of the year in 10 innings of work and currently has an ERA of 0.90.
- For the second consecutive game, center fielder Jaylen Guy stole two bases and now has five on the season.
Up Next
Liberty and Winthrop will conclude their three-game series at Winthrop Ballpark tomorrow. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Featured in Main Photo: Nick Moran
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: WHITTLE, P. (2-0)
L: Hudson, Todd (0-1)
Batting:
2B: Foster, Cam 1
RBI: Betts, Gray 1 ; Hillier, Three 1
SF: Betts, Gray 1 ; Hillier, Three 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Castillo, Victor 1 ; Foster, Cam 1 ; Guy, Jaylen 1
SB: Guy, Jaylen 2
PO: Simmons, John 1 ; Lazzaro, Jake 1
Batting:
3B: TEEL, R. 1
RBI: TEEL, R. 2 ; HOOKS, T. 2
SH: SVETITZ, J. 1 ; DUCHARME, D. 1
Base Running:
RUNS: TEEL, R. 1 ; HOPKINS, B. 1 ; SVETITZ, J. 1 ; HANNUM, L. 1 ; MARTIN, W. 1
SB: HOPKINS, B. 1
