Western Carolina Beats Wofford 8-5, Catamounts Claim Series Win in a Stunning Showdown
Wofford baseball fell to Western Carolina 8-5 despite a late rally, with the Catamounts hitting five homers to secure the win and claim the series victory. Wofford's record now stands at 28-13 (8-6 SoCon) while Western Carolina improves to 23-18 (8-7 SoCon). Alec Bouchard took the loss for Wofford, pitching 3.0 innings with three runs allowed. Catamounts' Davis Budd earned the win after pitching 6.2 innings with one run allowed.
By the Numbers- Wofford falls to 28-13 (8-6 SoCon)
- Western Carolina improves to 23-18 (8-7 SoCon)
- Brice Martinez and Daniel Jackson each had two runs batted in
- Marshall Toole extended his on-base streak to 41 games
- Jack Renwick tied the Wofford record for most career runs at 180
- Western Carolina secured the series win with their victory
- Wofford will play Winthrop in a midweek game to bounce back
Wofford will face Winthrop in a home midweek game on Wednesday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. streamed on ESPN+.
Bottom LineDespite a late rally, Wofford's loss to Western Carolina showcases the Catamounts' strong performance with five homers, setting up a crucial midweek game against Winthrop for Wofford to regroup and push forward.
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