No. 16 Wolfpack Falls in Game One at Virginia

March 23, 2013

Top Performers: Brett Austin (2-for-4, RBI), Carlos Rodon (5.2 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 6 BB, 8 K)

	*1 *	*2 *	*3 *	*4 *	*5 *	*6 *	*7 *	*8 *	*9 *	R	H	E
NC ST	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	6	0
UVA	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	5	X	8	10	1

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. - No. 16 NC State dropped game one of a doubleheader at No. 11 Virginia on Saturday at Davenport Field, by a score of 8-2.

The Wolfpack (16-7, 3-4 ACC) scored in the top of the first and held a 1-0 lead into the fifth. The Cavaliers (20-2, 5-2) responded with two in the bottom fifth to take a lead. State answered immediately to tie the game 2-2 in the sixth, before Virginia retook a one-run lead in the seventh. The Cavs ran away with a five-run eighth to set the final at 8-2.

Brett Austin drove in the first run of the game, part of a 2-for-4 outing. Brett Williams matched him with a 2-for-4 day with one RBI. Bryan Adametz and Logan Ratledge eached scored on their only hits of the ballgame.

Carlos Rodon took a no decision after holding Virginia to two hits through 5 2/3 innings. Rodon struck out eight, and has at least eight strikeouts in all six of his starts this season. Andrew Woeck (2-1) took the loss on two earned over 1 1/3. The Pack used four pitchers in Virginia's five-run eighth.

Virginia reliever Austin Young (1-0) scored the win in 3 1/3 innings of no-hit relief. Starter Brandon Waddell gave up two earned on six hits over the first 5 2/3.

NC State played game two of its doubleheader at 4:50 p.m. Fans can follow along with radio coverage on 88.1 WKNC, live stats from GoPack.com, or on Twitter via @NCStateBaseball.

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Team Stats

Brett Austin

Brett Williams

Bryan Adametz

Logan Ratledge