Dominant Winthrop Shines in Opening Game Against St. John's

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Rock Hill, S.C. – Winthrop showcased an impressive offensive display, overwhelmingly winning the first matchup of their three-game series against St. John’s with a commanding 15-1 victory on Friday night.

STAR PERFORMERS

  • Gabe Natividad highlighted his evening going 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
  • Alan Benhardt contributed effectively, also going 2-for-4, securing two runs and two RBIs.
  • Jaylen Hernandez was impactful, delivering three runs and two RBIs with a 3-for-4 performance.
  • Cole Yearsley made a significant mark with a 3-for-5 outing, striking in two runs, adding four RBIs, and hitting a double.
  • Chazz Grossington played well, going 2-for-5 with two runs and a double.

Winning Pitcher: Shane Keup (2-1)
Losing Pitcher: David Rodriguez (1-3)

GAME OVERVIEW

Winthrop set the tone early by scoring four runs in the game’s first inning. A highlight of this surge was Josh Skowronski’s clutch two-run RBI single to center field, accomplishing this with two outs.

In the second inning, a sacrifice fly to center field by Jaylen Hernandez enabled Chazz Grossington to score, advancing Winthrop’s lead to 5-0.

St. John’s entered the scoreboard when Orbon delivered an RBI single to right-center, allowing Cowan to score with two outs.

Winthrop extended their lead to 7-1 by the end of the sixth inning, thanks to Cole Yearsley’s RBI single to center, and Nate Chronis bringing Hernandez home by taking a hit-by-pitch. Both actions took place with one out.

The Eagles solidified their victory by adding eight more runs over the last two innings, scoring four in both the seventh and eighth innings, ensuring a decisive triumph against the Johnnies.

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