The No. 21 NC State baseball team suffered a 10-6 defeat against No. 7 East Carolina in a midweek rivalry game at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Pirates took an early lead with two runs in the first inning, but the Wolfpack responded with three consecutive home runs in the third inning to briefly take the lead. However, East Carolina regained control and secured the victory.

By the Numbers
  • No. 21 NC State: 6 runs
  • No. 7 East Carolina: 10 runs
Yes, But

The Wolfpack's strong offensive performance with back-to-back-to-back home runs was not enough to secure a win against East Carolina, highlighting the need for more consistent pitching and defense.

State of Play
  • East Carolina's victory improved their season record to 32-8.
  • NC State's record now stands at 22-16 for the season.
What's Next

NC State baseball will host Ball State in its final nonconference series of the regular season, with the series opener scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. The team will also hold a Victory Over Cancer game on Sunday to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.

Bottom Line

The No. 21 Wolfpack's loss to No. 7 East Carolina underscores the importance of maintaining consistency across all aspects of the game to secure vital victories in the competitive baseball season.