SHELBY, N.C. (Interstat) — Gardner-Webb overcame an early three-run deficit to defeat Valparaiso 7-3 on Friday in the first game of a doubleheader at John Henry Moss Stadium.

The Runnin’ Bulldogs, now 2-0, erased the Beacons’ first-inning lead with a steady offensive effort, tallying 12 hits. Allan Camarillo led Gardner-Webb, driving in two runs including the go-ahead RBI single in the fourth inning. Alejandro Sanchez added an RBI triple.

Valparaiso (0-2) scored all three runs in the first and finished with eight hits. Gardner-Webb pitchers Colby Putnam and Oliver Ellison combined to silence the Beacons’ bats after the opening frame, allowing the comeback. Gardner-Webb executed two sacrifice flies in the victory.