Davidson 1, at Winthrop 11

ROCK HILL, S.C. (Interstat) — The Winthrop Eagles capitalized on a disastrous fifth inning by the Davidson Wildcats to turn a close game into a rout, securing an 11-1 victory on Tuesday night at Winthrop Ballpark. Despite both teams recording six hits, the Eagles parlayed Davidson’s defensive miscues and wild pitching into a decisive eight-run fifth inning, blowing open what had been a 3-1 contest. The win improved Winthrop to 18-7 overall, while Davidson fell to 10-12. The game’s pivotal shift came in the bottom of the fifth. Leading 3-1, Winthrop’s Alan Benhardt delivered the critical blow, a two-run single… Read more...