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#1 NC State Baseball Runs Past N.C. A&T, 12-3

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GREENSBORO, N.C. – No. 1 NC State baseball scored three runs in the top of the first inning and never looked back en route to a 12-3 win against N.C. A&T Wednesday evening at First National Bank Field.

NC State scored double-digit runs for the 10th time this season, as the Wolfpack plated a run in six of its nine at-bats. NCSU also hit three home runs for the second consecutive game and third time this season.

The Pack moves to 25-1 on the year, leading the nation in wins and winning percentage. One night after shutting out South Carolina on their home field, a very strong N.C. A&T team falls to 15-10 on the year.

Redshirt freshman Cameron Cotter was stellar in relief of starter Nick Swiney, as he fired a career-long 5.1 innings with a career-best five strikeouts to earn his second career win on the mound. Aggies starter Jeremiah Foster was charged with the loss. 

Avent’s Additions

“That’s a very good N.C. A&T team and I thought we played very well,” said head coach Elliott Avent. “You can look at their record, how they played against UNC-Chapel Hill earlier this season losing by one-run and their shutout win at South Carolina last night.

“I think we got off to a good start with Patrick [Bailey’s] three-run homer in the first and then Will [Wilson] hits a three-run shot in the second, so they get down and after playing a game last night, it’s tough to come back.”

On Cameron Cotter’s performance…

“[Cameron] Cotter came in and did an unbelievable job. I’m so proud of him, he’s from this area and to come in and do that in his first extended outing was outstanding.”

Quick Hits

– NC State struck first in the contest, as sophomore Patrick Bailey launched a three-run homer over the right field wall following walks by Jonny Butler and Will Wilson.

– N.C. A&T answered with two runs in the bottom half of the inning, but Cotter took over on the mound and induced a fielder’s choice prior to a swinging strikeout to end the inning.

– The Wolfpack tacked on three more runs in the second thanks to another three-run blast, as Wilson launched his eighth of the year to tie Evan Edwards for the team lead.

– Edwards started a two-out rally in the fourth, as he singled through the left side, stole second and scored on a single to center field from Tyler McDonough to extend the NC State lead to 7-2.

– The Aggies got a run back in the fourth, but from there it was all Wolfpack as the squad tallied the game’s final five runs.

– Vojtech Mensik hit his second home run of his NC State career in the fifth, a solo homer to left field.

– Following a walk, Wilson doubled off the top of the wall in left center, narrowly missing his second homer of the game, as Butler raced around to score from first.

– Bailey drove him in with a single to center field, as the Wolfpack opened up a 10-3 lead.

– An RBI single from Mensik in the sixth plated the 11th run of the game and passed ball in the eighth made it a 12-3 game.

Inside the Box Score

– Mensik led the Wolfpack at the plate, as he turned in the first four-hit game of his NC State career and just the sixth of the season by a Pack batter.

– Wilson tallied his 12th multi-hit game of the season with a homer, double and four RBIs, while Bailey was 2-for-5 with a homer, single and also recorded four RBIs.

– Bailey and Edwards each reached base safely in the game to extend their reached base safely streak to 26 games, as they have done do in every game this season.

On the Mound

– Despite a tough start from Swiney, Cotter entered the game and settled things down for the Wolfpack.

– Pitching in front of friends and family, the Summerfield, N.C., native turned in the longest outing of his career. He retired eight in a row at one point in the game.

– David Harrison relived him and threw two hitless, shutout innings and retired all six batters he faced.

– Nolan Clenney pitched the ninth and retired the side in order, highlighted by a strikeout.

On Deck

NC State will return to action this weekend when the Virginia Cavaliers make their first trip to Raleigh since 2015. Friday and Saturday’s games are set for 6:30 p.m., while Sunday’s first pitch is slated for 1 p.m.

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#20 NC State Upsets #7 FSU 8-7 in Game 1 Down in Tallahassee

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#20 NC State upset #7 Florida St. 8-7 in the series opener down in Tallahassee this evening.

Freshman Cooper Consiglio was the hero on the mound this evening, coming in after Senior Sam Highfill and Sophomore Shane Van Dam, pitching 4.1 innings, while giving up only 1 earned run and striking out 5. It was probably Consiglio’s best performance of his collegiate career, marking the first time he’s ever pitched 4 innings, and given up 1 run or less. He now is 2-4 on the year with a 5.66 ERA.

Sophomore Derrick Smith picked up his 4th Save of the year, failing to give up a hit in 1.2 innings pitched, while striking out 3.

Junior Catcher Jacob Cozart got things started off for the Wolfpack in the Top of the 2nd hitting his 9th Home Run in the past 9 games, and his 15th of the year.

Sophomore 2nd Baseman Matt Heavner led the Pack with 2 RBI’s tonight. The first followed Cozart’s bomb, hitting a Single in the Top of the 2nd that scored Sophomore Left Fielder Luke Nixon. Then Junior Chase Nixon hit a Single, and 2 NC State runners scored due to a wild throw.

Then in the Top of the 3rd, Heavner knocked in another run with a Sac Bunt, that scored Luke Nixon.

Then Sophomore Center Fielder Eli Serrano III hit an RBI Single that scored Chase Nixon, giving the Wolfpack a 6-2 lead.

In the Top of the 6th, Senior 3rd Baseman Alec Makarewicz hit a solo Home Run, his 18th of the season.

In the same inning, Junior Shortstop Brandon Butterworth scored on a wild pitch, giving the Wolfpack their 8th run of the evening.

Senior starting Pitcher Sam Highfill was only able to pitch 2 innings, giving up 2 earned runs. Sophomore Shane Van Dam continues to struggle in relief, giving up 3 earned runs in 1 inning. His ERA is now up to 5.17. Van Dam left the game with an injury, which might have led to his exit.

The Wolfpack and the Seminoles will play Game 2 tomorrow at 7pm.

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NC State Baseball Bracketology Report Heading Into Series Against FSU

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May 2, 2024

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#20 NC State will head down to Tallahassee tomorrow for a 3-game series against #7 FSU. Before they do, here’s a look at where NC State is projected to land in the 2024 NCAA Tournament as things currently stand.

Last week, both D1Baseball and Baseball America projected the Wolfpack to play as a #2 seed in the Greenville Regional (ECU), with the former projecting the Pirates to be a #6 seed, and the latter projecting them to be a #8 seed.

This week, D1Baseball has NC State as a #2 seed in the Lexington Regional, with Kentucky as a #5 seed. Baseball America still has the Wolfpack as a #2 seed in the Greenville Region, with the Pirates still sitting as a #8 seed.

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#20 NC State Loses 4-5 to UNCW, Losing 5th Straight Midweek Game

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#20 NC State lost to UNC-Wilmington 4-5 this evening at home, losing their 5th straight midweek game. The Wolfpack were swept by the Seahawks this year, ironically losing 4-5 down in Wilmington on April 9th.

Freshman Ryan Marohn got the starting nod, and he was excellent, giving up 1 earned run in 5 innings pitched, striking out 7. It was arguably his best start since his collegiate debut against VCU in the opening series.

Sophomore Shane Van Dam was Mr. Reliable through much of the season, but he hasn’t had his best stuff as of late. This evening, he faced four batters, hitting 2, walking another, and surrendering a hit to the other. Van Dam failed to record an out, and gave up 3 earned runs. Heading into the UNC game back on April 18th, Van Dam had a 2.63 ERA. After the past 4 appearances, his ERA has shot up to 3.96.

Freshman Jacob Dudan settled things down, pitching 4 scoreless innings, giving up only 1 hit, while striking out 5.

Unfortunately, Sophomore Derrick Smith allowed the Seahawks to score a run in the Top of the 10th, which was enough for the opposing team to leave Raleigh with a win, with NC State failing to score a run in the final 5 frames.

Junior Jacob Cozart continues an insane power surge, hitting two more Home Runs tonight. Cozart has hit 7 Home Runs in the past 6 games.

Cozart now has 14 Home Runs on the year. His previous career high was 11.

Senior 1st Baseman Garrett Pennington also hit a Solo Home Run, his 11th bomb of the year.

On Friday, the Wolfpack will head down to Tallahassee for a 3-game series against #7 Florida State.

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NC State Outfielder Josh Hogue Out for Remainder of the Season

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April 29, 2024

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NC State will be without Sophomore Right Fielder Josh Hogue for the remainder of the season. Hogue unfortunately suffered a fractured leg due to a collision with Center Fielder Eli Serrano III on Saturday, with both players diving for a ball in the outfield.

Hogue will have to undergo surgery, and he is expected to be out 4 months.

This is a huge loss for the Wolfpack. Hogue has been batting 3rd in NC State’s lineup, with the 3rd best batting average on the squad (.314) and 4th best OPS (.848).

On Sunday, Freshman 2nd Baseman Luke Nixon moved out to Right Field to fill the void, and his brother Chase Nixon was in Right. Starter Senior Noah Soles has been out since the Notre Dame Series at the end of March, but he has been taking batting practice and should be returning soon.

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