VIDEO | Chapman Walk-Off 3-run Double
Wingate, N.C.----Down two runs with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Wingate University redshirt junior
Grayson Chapman ripped a walk-off three-run double down the right field line, as the second-ranked Bulldogs split a Saturday doubleheader with #17 Newberry College at Ron Christopher Stadium to claim the weekend series. Wingate moves to 33-5 overall and 15-2 in the SAC, while the Wolves move to 31-8 overall and 13-5 in league play.
GAME ONE | #17 Newberry 15, #2 Wingate 13
KEY STATS
- Newberry out-hit Wingate 17-14
- The Wolves had five of the eight extra-base hits in the game; each team hit a home run
- Wingate left five runners on the bases, while Newberry stranded 13
- The Wolves committed three of the four errors in the contest, but stole each of the five bases
- Wingate's pitching staff struck out seven and walked eight; Newberry's staff struck out two and walked seven
- The two teams scored three or more runs in seven consecutive half-innings
- The teams combined to throw 11 pitchers in the game
KEY BULLDOGS
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Mitch Farris went three-for-four with a homer, five RBI and three runs scored
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Andrew Motsinger also recorded three hits including a triple, droving in two runs and scoring two more
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Logan McNeely was two-for-four with a double and three runs scored
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Justin Guy drove in two on a single in the fifth
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Andrew McKay went three-for-five and two runs scored
- Chapman walked and scored twice
FIRST INNING
- Farris singled up the middle to score McNeely as the 'Dogs took a lead in the opening frame
SECOND INNING
- Henry Gibson scored on a sacrifice fly from Rhett Jolly to tie the game
THIRD INNING
- Gibson doubled down the left field line, scoring Zane Tarrance
FOURTH INNING
- Farris and Chapman scored on a throwing error by Newberry's pitcher to take a 4-3 lead
- McKay scored on a two-out fielding error
FIFTH INNING
- Gibson singled to center to score Jacob LeBron
- Beau Thompson homered to right field as the Wolves took a 5-4 lead in the middle of the fifth inning
- McNeely and
Jed Bryant got on base to start the bottom half
- McNeely scored on Farris' RBI single
- Farris and Chapman scored later in the inning on the Guy single up the middle, taking a 7-5 lead
SIXTH INNING
- Jonathan Velez kept the slugfest going with an RBI single through the left side
- Tarrance drove in another run on a single to center
- Braylin Marine scored Velez on a sac fly
- Donovan Ford forced a bases-loaded walk, as the visitors gained the 9-7 lead
- Farris put Wingate back on top with no-doubt, three-run homer down the right field line
SEVENTH INNING
- The Wolves kept the offensive momentum rolling in the seventh with an RBI single from LeBron
- Marine scored LeBron on a double to center field
- Hunter French kept the line moving with a single up the middle to score Marine
- Ford doubled to left center, capping Newberry's second straight four-run inning to make it 13-10
- Motsinger legged out a two-RBI triple to right center, scoring McKay and
Isaiah Williams-Rhem
- He later scored on an RBI groundout from
Michael Dansky, tying the game once again at 13
EIGHTH INNING
- LeBron scored the go-ahead run on an RBI fielder's choice
NINTH INNING
- The Wolves added an insurance run on a safety squeeze bunt from Jomar Lugo
WRAPUP
- Scott Templeton got the win, improving to 2-0 on the season
- He gave up one run in two innings of work
- Colm O'Shea got the save, pitching a hitless ninth inning
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Corey Avant took the loss, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks in two innings
GAME TWO | #2 Wingate 7, #17 Newberry 6
KEY STATS
- Newberry out-hit Wingate 12-6
- The Bulldogs had three of four extra-base hits and the two homers
- Wingate left five runners on the bases; the Wolves stranded nine
- The 'Dogs committed three of the four errors in the game
- Newberry swiped two more bases in game two
- The Wolves struck out 11 and walked five; Wingate's staff struck out 10 and walked none
KEY BULLDOGS
- Farris hit two more home runs, earned the win on the mound and scored the game-winning run
- He was two-for-two at the plate with two homers, two walks, four RBI and three runs scored, while striking out four in two innings of relief
- Chapman drove in the winning run with a bases-clearing double with two outs in the seventh
- McNeely, Bryant and
Seaver King logged hits for the 'Dogs
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Josh Dotson gave up two earned runs, struck out six and walked none in five innings
FIRST INNING
- Gibson singled through the left side to score Marine as the Wolves took an early 1-0 lead
THIRD INNING
- Newberry added to its advantage as Gibson singled through the right sided to score Tarrance
- Ford's sac fly to center scored Marine to give the Wolves a 3-0 lead
FOURTH INNING
- Farris hit a game-tying three-run homer to right field
SIXTH INNING
- Newberry regained the lead on an RBI single from Lugo
- Farris tied it with his fourth homer of the weekend in the bottom half
SEVENTH INNING
- Ian Clements' two-RBI single to right field gave Newberry a 6-4 lead heading into the final half inning
- Dansky and McNeely reached base safely to start the bottom half
- With two outs, the Wolves intentionally walked the red-hot Farris, putting the game-winning run on base
- Chapman ripped a fast ball down the right field line, easily scoring Dansky and McNeely
- Farris legged it out all the way from first base as the play at the plate was not in time for Newberry as the 'Dogs walked it off
WRAPUP
- Farris earned the win, allowing one earned run on one hit in two innings of relief, striking out four
- Ethan LeBron took the loss for Newberry, allowing seven runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings, striking out 11 and walking five
- Dotson put in a quality start, giving up two earned runs on 11 hits in five innings, striking out six and walking none
UP NEXT
- The Bulldogs host two midweek games next week
- Wingate takes on Belmont Abbey on Tuesday and Erskine on Wednesday
