Mueller Drives in Five as Spartans Rout Bobcats Behind 10-Run Third Inning

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Jacob Mueller drove in five runs Friday as UNC Greensboro exploded for 10 runs in the third inning to defeat Quinnipiac 13-3 at UNCG Baseball Stadium.

The Spartans sent 14 batters to the plate in the decisive frame, erasing a 3-1 deficit. Brody Gardner started the rally with a solo homer and later added an RBI single. Mueller’s two-run double tied the game and his two-run single capped the scoring in the inning. He also added a sacrifice fly in the fifth.

Noah Chapman earned the win for UNCG, allowing three runs over 5 2/3 innings. Quinnipiac’s nine hits outnumbered the Spartans’ eight, but the Bobcats could not overcome the big inning. UNC Greensboro improved to 6-8, while Quinnipiac fell to 2-8. The teams continue their series Saturday.