Winthrop 9, at Gardner-Webb 7

SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Winthrop scored five runs in the first inning and held on for a 9-7 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday afternoon at John Henry Moss Stadium in a Big South Conference game. The Eagles improved to 28-15 overall and 13-4 in league play, while the Runnin Bulldogs fell to 19-24 and 4-10. Winthrop’s offense erupted immediately against Gardner-Webb starter Austin Hausner. Hernandez walked, Wouters singled and Skowronski reached on a fielder’s choice that saw a throwing error by shortstop Ryan Kennell, loading the bases. Benhardt singled to drive in Hernandez, and Grossington doubled down the left‑field line… Read more...