NC State Baseball Dominates Ball State 10-2 Behind Makarewicz’s Grand Slam
The No. 21 NC State baseball team secured a 10-2 victory over Ball State, propelled by strong pitching from Sam Highfill and a grand slam from Alec Makarewicz.
By the Numbers- NC State's record: 23-16
- Makarewicz's team-high 17th home run of the season
Ball State managed to score two runs during the game, despite NC State's dominant performance.
State of Play- NC State scored in each of the first four innings, building an early 8-1 lead
- Highfill pitched six strong innings with six strikeouts
- NC State's impressive offense drew 11 walks in the game
NC State will continue their series against Ball State on Saturday at 3 p.m., streaming live on ACC Network Extra.
Bottom LineThe No. 21 Wolfpack showcased a formidable performance, led by Highfill's pitching and Makarewicz's grand slam, setting the stage for a promising continuation of the series against Ball State.
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