SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Gardner-Webb rallied from a six-run deficit to edge Appalachian State 7-6 in 12 innings on Friday at John Henry Moss Stadium. The Runnin’ Bulldogs scored the winning run on a fielding error after tying the game earlier in the inning on a wild pitch.

Appalachian State’s Drew DuPont went 5 for 5 with an RBI. The Mountaineers built a 6-0 lead in the second inning, highlighted by Nico Soul’s three-run double. Gardner-Webb’s Ryan Kennell hit a two-run homer in the bottom half to start the comeback.

Reliever Colby Putnam earned the win for Gardner-Webb, striking out five over 3 1/3 scoreless innings. Appalachian State fell to 7-2, while Gardner-Webb improved to 7-3. The teams continue their series Saturday.