#23 NC State Falls 5-9 in Game 2 Against #10 UVA

#23 NC State tried to make another comeback effort in Game 2 against #10 UVA, but it wouldn’t be enough, falling 5-9 to the Cavaliers.

Sophomore Dominic Fritton gave up 6 runs in 5.2 innings pitched, striking out 4. His 106 pitches tied a season high.

The Wolfpack did manage to collect 8 Hits, but it was far from matching the Cavs 14.

Senior 1st Baseman Garrett Pennington had the hot bat for the Pack, going 3 for 4 with, a Home Run, 2 Runs and 2 RBI’s. The Home Run was Pennington’s 13th of the year.

Sophomore Center Fielder Eli Serrano III had the only other multi-hit performance, going 2-5 with a Double, a Run and an RBI.

Serrano III and Pennington made up for 5 of NC State’s 8 hits.

With a win tomorrow in the rubber match, NC State will look to win their first series against UVA since 2019, and their first in Charlottesville since 2016.