High Point 7, at Florida 2

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Wade Walton authored a masterful pitching performance and the High Point Panthers capitalized on a critical sixth-inning opportunity to upset the Florida Gators 7-2 on Friday afternoon at Alfred A. McKethan Stadium. The game, which began after a brief weather delay at 7:02 p.m., featured a marquee pitching duel that ultimately swung on bullpen management and timely hitting. Walton, a right-hander for High Point, dominated one of the nation’s top lineups, tossing seven strong innings and allowing just two earned runs on five hits while striking out four. His outing was the cornerstone of the victory,… Read more...