Quinnipiac Outslugs UNC Greensboro in High-Scoring Affair to Even Series

GREENSBORO, N.C. (Interstat) — Quinnipiac outlasted UNC Greensboro 14-11 in a marathon offensive display Saturday afternoon and evening at UNCG Baseball Stadium, avenging a loss from the previous day.

The Bobcats pounded out 16 hits, led by Kyle Garbowski’s inside-the-park, three-run homer in a seven-run seventh inning that broke the game open. Garbowski finished with four RBIs. Teammate Cole Constable added a solo homer and three hits.

The Spartans collected 19 hits, including a two-run homer from Luke Jenkins, who drove in three runs. UNC Greensboro scored four times in the first inning and chipped away but never caught Quinnipiac after the Bobcats’ big seventh.

Relievers J.C. Franconere, Matt Alduino and Mike Poncini combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings for Quinnipiac. The Bobcats improved to 3-8. The Spartans fell to 6-9. The teams conclude their three-game series Sunday.