SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Interstat) — Josh Skowronski homered on the game’s first pitch and Winthrop’s bullpen delivered six scoreless innings as the Eagles held off Sacramento State 7-5 on Saturday at John Smith Field.

The Eagles built a 7-0 lead by the fifth inning, powered by Skowronski’s two RBIs and a three-hit day from designated hitter Cornelius Wouters. The Hornets chipped away, closing to 7-5 in the sixth on RBI hits from Sam Harry and Jacob Sewell.

Winthrop relievers Harrison Wilson, Walker Brodt and Garrett Byrd combined for 5 1/3 hitless innings to seal the win. The Eagles improved to 17-7, while Sacramento State fell to 9-15. Winthrop took the series after the teams split the first two games.