SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Mercyhurst fell to Wofford in a doubleheader defeat on Saturday at Russell C. King Stadium. The Lakers lost 10-0 in game one, and 13-1 in game two.
Game One
first inning set the tone as Wofford took an early lead, scoring three runs on four hits. A fielder's choice and a two-RBI single by the Terriers contributed to Wofford's initial advantage. The Lakers trailed 3-0 after the first inning.
In the third inning, an error by Mercyhurst allowed Wofford to score after reaching on a walk, extending Wofford's lead to 4-0. The Lakers were unable to capitalize offensively, leaving runners on base as the inning concluded.
Wofford's offense surged in the fourth inning, adding four runs to their total, pushing the score to 8-0. Mercyhurst's attempts to respond were stifled, leaving two runners stranded.
The seventh inning saw Wofford cap off their scoring with two additional runs, finishing the game with a score of 10-0. The Lakers finished the game with five hits and two errors, leaving seven runners on base.
Nolan Kirsch pitched 3.2 innings, allowing six hits and eight runs, with seven earned runs, five walks, and two strikeouts.
Zac Evenson provided relief with 2.1 innings without allowing a hit or a run, while facing 10 batters and issuing only one walk.
Ryan Okopal pitched 0.2 innings, surrendering two hits and two earned runs, with one walk and a balk.
Logan Koslin recorded one hit and drew a walk, contributing from the plate.
Mike Samarin added another hit in his three at-bats, showing consistency.
Dana Williams showcased speed on the bases with one stolen base during his three plate appearances.
Game Two
Wofford jumped to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, highlighted by a three-RBI double. The Lakers remained scoreless through the first three innings.
In the second inning, Wofford extended its lead to 10-0. The Lakers scored its only run in the fourth inning when
Luke Babcock hit a solo home run, bringing the score to 12-1.
The sixth inning saw Wofford add one more run on an RBI triple, increasing the lead to 13-1. Mercyhurst's offense was held in check, unable to add further runs.
The final score stood at Wofford 13, Mercyhurst 1.
Noah Ehlers pitched 1.2 innings, allowing nine earned runs on three hits and five walks, while striking out three batters.
Heath Betza contributed one inning of relief, yielding three earned runs on three hits, including a home run, a triple, and a double, alongside two walks and a strikeout.
Morgan Shanaman was effective in his 1.2 innings, giving up no hits and no runs, although he issued five walks.
Brandon Rose finished with 1.2 innings pitched, allowing one earned run on one hit, with one walk and one strikeout.
Luke Babcock delivered a strong performance, finishing with two hits, including a home run, and one RBI.
John Chalus was effective behind the plate, throwing out three of five attempted base stealers..
Riley Ames reached base twice, recording a single and drawing a walk.
In their next game, the Lakers will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to face Murray State at Charles Hawkins Field. The matchup is set for 8 p.m. CT Friday, Feb. 27.
