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Photo by: Greg Mintel
Ross Breaks Program Record in Win Against Charlotte
3/2/2016 8:39:00 PM | Softball
Junior recorded four stolen bases in the contest to break the program record
RALEIGH, N.C. – Junior Tyler Ross set the program record with four stolen bases Wednesday evening, as the NC State softball team slipped past the visiting Charlotte 49ers, 6-5, at Dail Stadium. With the score tied, 5-5, the Wolfpack scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth.
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NC State moves to 7-8 on the year, while Charlotte falls to 12-3. Ross eclipsed the previous mark of three with her fourth stolen base in the bottom of the sixth. She stole second base three times and also swiped third base once.
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It was the most stolen bases in a game by any individual in the ACC this season.
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Rychcik's Review
Opening statement…
"It was a good team win," said head coach Shawn Rychcik. "We used everybody on the bench and all three pitchers threw, which was the plan and we got some good contributions throughout the lineup.
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"We got down three runs and answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning to get us back in the game. They're a real good team, so I'm really happy with the win and now we can get ready for Virginia Tech."
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Quick Hits
- NC State struck first in the game with a run in the bottom of the first to take a 1-0 lead.
- Junior Molly Hutchison smacked her first career triple down the right field line and sophomore Merdith Burroughs followed with a sacrifice fly to deep left field.
- The Wolfpack tacked on another run in the second after a double down the left field line by Cheyenne Balzer scored pinch runner Natalie Jones from first base.
- Charlotte countered with two runs in the third thanks to a pair of fielder's choices to knot the game, 2-2.
- The 49ers added to their total in the fifth with three runs to grab a 5-2 lead. Grace Beatty hit a 3-run homer after a pair of singles earlier in the frame to give her team the edge.
- NC State answered in the bottom of the frame with three runs to tie the score at five.
- Burroughs hit a two-run blast to left center and Hawkins followed with a solo homer to center field. It was Burroughs' seventh home run of the year and Hawkins' fourth.
- Hutchison drove in the game's winning run on a double to right field, as Ross scored from second base to give the Wolfpack a 6-5 lead.
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Inside the Box Score
- Hutchison led the Wolfpack at the plate with a 2-for-4 outing with a run scored.
- Balzer, Burroughs, Hawkins, Macauley Prickett, Ross and Lana Van Dyken had one hit apiece.
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In the Pitcher's Circle
- Junior Courtney Mirabella started in the circle for NC State and pitched the first two innings before giving way to Brittany Nimmo.
- Nimmo pitched the next four innings, striking out five batters, allowing just four hits and three runs. She earned her first collegiate win in the contest.
- Harli Hubbard pitched the seventh inning and struck out the side to nail down her second save of the year.
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Game Notes
- NC State and Charlotte were meeting for the 21st time in the history of the programs, as the Wolfpack now leads the series, 16-5.
- Ross extended her hitting streak to four games and has reached base safely in the last seven contests.
- The junior was also a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts, a career best and the most by an individual in the ACC this season.
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On Deck
NC State returns to action this weekend when it opens ACC play against Virginia Tech at Dail Stadium. Saturday's doubleheader is set for noon, while Sunday's contest will also begin at noon.
#STATEment
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NC State moves to 7-8 on the year, while Charlotte falls to 12-3. Ross eclipsed the previous mark of three with her fourth stolen base in the bottom of the sixth. She stole second base three times and also swiped third base once.
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It was the most stolen bases in a game by any individual in the ACC this season.
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Rychcik's Review
Opening statement…
"It was a good team win," said head coach Shawn Rychcik. "We used everybody on the bench and all three pitchers threw, which was the plan and we got some good contributions throughout the lineup.
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"We got down three runs and answered with three runs in the bottom of the inning to get us back in the game. They're a real good team, so I'm really happy with the win and now we can get ready for Virginia Tech."
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Quick Hits
- NC State struck first in the game with a run in the bottom of the first to take a 1-0 lead.
- Junior Molly Hutchison smacked her first career triple down the right field line and sophomore Merdith Burroughs followed with a sacrifice fly to deep left field.
- The Wolfpack tacked on another run in the second after a double down the left field line by Cheyenne Balzer scored pinch runner Natalie Jones from first base.
- Charlotte countered with two runs in the third thanks to a pair of fielder's choices to knot the game, 2-2.
- The 49ers added to their total in the fifth with three runs to grab a 5-2 lead. Grace Beatty hit a 3-run homer after a pair of singles earlier in the frame to give her team the edge.
- NC State answered in the bottom of the frame with three runs to tie the score at five.
- Burroughs hit a two-run blast to left center and Hawkins followed with a solo homer to center field. It was Burroughs' seventh home run of the year and Hawkins' fourth.
- Hutchison drove in the game's winning run on a double to right field, as Ross scored from second base to give the Wolfpack a 6-5 lead.
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Inside the Box Score
- Hutchison led the Wolfpack at the plate with a 2-for-4 outing with a run scored.
- Balzer, Burroughs, Hawkins, Macauley Prickett, Ross and Lana Van Dyken had one hit apiece.
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In the Pitcher's Circle
- Junior Courtney Mirabella started in the circle for NC State and pitched the first two innings before giving way to Brittany Nimmo.
- Nimmo pitched the next four innings, striking out five batters, allowing just four hits and three runs. She earned her first collegiate win in the contest.
- Harli Hubbard pitched the seventh inning and struck out the side to nail down her second save of the year.
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Game Notes
- NC State and Charlotte were meeting for the 21st time in the history of the programs, as the Wolfpack now leads the series, 16-5.
- Ross extended her hitting streak to four games and has reached base safely in the last seven contests.
- The junior was also a perfect 4-for-4 on stolen base attempts, a career best and the most by an individual in the ACC this season.
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On Deck
NC State returns to action this weekend when it opens ACC play against Virginia Tech at Dail Stadium. Saturday's doubleheader is set for noon, while Sunday's contest will also begin at noon.
#STATEment
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Nimmo, Brittany (1-1)
L: BETANCOURT, Lexi (7-2)
S: Hubbard, Harli (2)
Batting:
HR: BEATTY, Grace 1
RBI: PACE, Haley 1 ; BEATTY, Grace 4
SH: HARRIS, Meredith 1
SF: PACE, Haley 1
Base Running:
RUNS: BIRCH, Lizzy 1 ; BERRIER, Kiersten 1 ; PACE, Haley 1 ; BEATTY, Grace 1 ; RHONEY, Bailey 1
Batting:
2B: Hutchison, Molly 1 ; Balzer, Cheyenne 1
3B: Hutchison, Molly 1
HR: Burroughs, Meredith 1 ; Hawkins, Maggie 1
RBI: Hutchison, Molly 1 ; Burroughs, Meredith 3 ; Hawkins, Maggie 1 ; Balzer, Cheyenne 1
SH: Prickett, Macauley 1
SF: Burroughs, Meredith 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ross, Tyler 2 ; Hutchison, Molly 1 ; Burroughs, Meredith 1 ; Hawkins, Maggie 1 ; Jones, Natalie 1
SB: Ross, Tyler 4
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