UNC Asheville Baseball Sweeps Winthrop for First Time in 26 Years with Dominant Pitching and Hitting
UNC Asheville baseball team secured a historic series sweep over Winthrop, the first in 26 years, with doubleheader wins fueled by strong pitching and dominant hitting.
By the Numbers- Colby Guy pitched 8 scoreless innings, striking out 11 batters in game one.
- Asheville recorded 4 hits, with Robbie Burnett and Cameron Johnson each contributing 2 RBIs.
- Game two saw Asheville score 6 runs in the second inning, responding emphatically to Winthrop's early lead.
- Asheville combined for 15 hits in game two, with Michael Groves leading the team going 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs.
- UNC Asheville's victory marks a significant milestone, ending a 26-year series sweep drought against Winthrop.
- With the upcoming game against Wofford, Asheville aims to carry forward the momentum from this historic win.
Asheville will be back in action against Wofford at Greenwood Field on Tuesday at 5 p.m., looking to continue their winning streak.
Bottom LineUNC Asheville's doubleheader wins over Winthrop, culminating in a long-awaited series sweep, showcase the team's prowess on the field and set the stage for future successes in the conference.
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