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Seton Hall Holds Off NC State 8-6 to Avoid Sweep

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RALEIGH, N.C. – After winning both games of Friday’s doubleheader to clinch the series, the 13th-ranked NC State Wolfpack came up short against Seton Hall Sunday afternoon in the series finale, 8-6, at Doak Field at Dail Park.

The Pack’s offense erupted in the third inning for six runs, but the Pirates countered with a run in the fourth and four runs in the fifth to take the lead and held on for the win.

NC State falls to 2-1 on the year, while Seton Hall improves to 1-2.

Quick Hits

– Seton Hall struck first in the contest with three runs in the top of the first, but NC State responded with six runs in the third inning to take a 6-3 lead.

– Brett Kinneman ignited the scoring for the Wolfpack with a two-RBI double to deep left center, scoring Terrell Tatum and Will Wilson who both walked earlier in the frame.

– Two batters later, Josh McLain crushed the first pitch of his at-bat over the left field wall for a two-run blast to put the Pack ahead, 4-3.

– Freshman Devonte Brown ripped a two-out triple off the wall in right center to push NC State’s advantage to 5-3.

– Brown scored the Wolfpack’s final run of the frame on an error by the Seton Hall third baseman.

– The Pirates trimmed the Pack’s lead to 6-4 in the top of the fourth, but a three-run homer in the fifth by Matt Toke swung the momentum and gave Seton Hall the lead again and they did not relinquish it.

Inside the Box Score

– Kinneman led the Wolfpack at the plate with a 2-for-4 performance, highlighted by two RBI and a run scored.

– Brown also turned in a multi-hit outing with an RBI and a run scored.

– Patrick Bailey, Brad Debo and McLain had one hit apiece.

On the Mound

– Freshman David Harrison started on the mound for NC State and pitched well through 4.1 innings, collecting five strikeouts.

– Nolan Clenney relived Harrison before handing the ball to freshman Nick Swiney, who made his collegiate debut in the contest, pitching 1.2 innings with two strikeouts.

– Sophomore Michael Bienlien, who has been limited due to injury during the preseason, pitched two hitless innings with two strikeouts.

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NC State returns to action Tuesday afternoon when the Wolfpack hosts NC A&T. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. at Doak Field at Dail Park.

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NC State is Back in the Top-25 After Three Top-25 Wins Last Week

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After 3 Top-25 wins last week (1 over Coastal Carolina & 2 over Duke), NC State’s Baseball team is back in the Top-25 in 4 of the 5 polls. Last week was the only week that the Wolfpack hasn’t been ranked all season, after losing 1 game to UNCG, and losing all 3 at Georgia Tech.

USAToday Coaches Poll – #22

D1Baseball – #22

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Baseball America – #25

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NCBWA – #25

 

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NC State Loses Series Finale 2-13, but Wins Series vs. #9 Duke

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NC State lost the series finale 2-13 yesterday, but won the series against #9 Duke.

Senior 3rd Baseman Alec Makarewicz was the sole source of offense, knocking in both runs on two solo Home Runs. A-Mak now has 10 Home Runs on the year. Makarewicw’s batting average is .359, and his OPS is 1.226.

Sophomore Dominic Fritton’s struggles continue, giving up 5 runs (4 earned) in 4 innings, striking out 5. His ERA on the season is 8.37, with a 1-2 record.

Fritton isn’t the only pitcher that struggled.

Senior Hollis Fanning gave up 5 runs in 2.1 innings in relief. His ERA in the year is 7.30.

Junior Carson Kelly gave up three runs in 0.2 innings pitched. His ERA is 27.00 in 2 appearances.

Despite losing in this way in the finale, NC State had a heck of a week, beating #13 Coastal Carolina in a midweek game, and taking 2 of 3 against #9 Duke.

The Wolfpack will look to get revenge tomorrow night at 6pm against UNCG. Two weeks ago, they lost to the Spartans 3-18 in a midweek game.

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NC State Secures Series Win Against #9 Duke With a 9-8 Walk-Off Victory Over #9 Duke

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After pulling off heroics in the 8th inning last night, NC State decided to make it even more exciting last night, shifting their heroics to the bottom of the 9th.

With #9 Duke leading 8-3 in the Bottom of the 9th inning, the Wolfpack would need a miracle, and sometimes you get exactly what you need.

Sometimes a miracle starts with a little bit of luck. With 1 out, Sophomore Josh Hogue grounded into a fielders choice, where as a result of an error, he ended up at 2nd, Senior Noah Outfielder Soles ended up at 3rd and Junior Shortstop Brandon Butterworth ended running across home plate.

Senior 1st Baseman Garrett Pennington would then hit a 3-run Home Run, cutting Duke’s lead to 2.

With 2 outs left, Sophomore Center Fielder Eli Serrano III hit a 2-run walk-off bomb, giving NC State a 9-8 series clinching win over #9 Duke.

Senior Starting Pitcher Logan Whitaker wasn’t great, but he wasn’t terrible either. He gave up 4 earned runs in 4 innings pitched.

Junior Win Scott pitched in relief for the first time since February 28th, giving up 2 earned runs in 1.2 innings pitched.

Freshman Heath Andrews was up next, pitching for the first time since March 10th, giving up 2 earned runs in 2.1 innings pitched.

Sophomore Derrick Smith picked up his first Win of the season, pitching a scoreless 8th inning.

Pennington, Serrano III and Junior Catcher Jacob Cozart all had 2 hits apiece.

Pennington had 2 Home Runs and 4 RBI’s, giving him 5 on the year.

Serranno III and Soles each had 2 RBI’s apiece, both coming off of Home Runs.

After falling out of the Top-25 on Monday, NC State has won 3 straight games against Top-15 opponents, and they will look to make that 4 straight tomorrow as the Wolfpack and Blue Devils close out the series at 1pm.

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NC State Wins Series Opener Against #9 Duke Behind a Solid Highfill Performance

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NC State is rebounding in a major way this week. After losing all 4 games last week (Midweek vs. UNCG & swept at GT), the Wolfpack defeated #13 Coastal Carolina in a midweek game, and defeated #9 Duke 4-3 in the series opener tonight at home.

The Wolfpack were carried by a solid outing by starter Sam Highfill, who gave up 3 runs over 7 innings, while striking out 8. Highfill is now 2-1 with a 4.70 ERA.

Freshman Jacob Dudan continues to impress, picking up the Save, throwing 2 scoreless innings. Dudan now has 3 Saves on the year, and is rocking a 2.70 ERA.

With the game tied 3-3, Junior Catcher Jacob Cozart hit an RBI single in the bottom of the 7th, knocking in Senior 3rd Baseman Alec Makarewicz.

The other 3 RBI’s weren’t exciting in nature, with Sophomore Left Fielder and Senior 1st Baseman Garrett Pennington bringing in Runs on groundouts, and Freshman 2nd Baseman ushering in a Run with a Walk with the bases loaded.

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