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#Pack9 Edged 3-2 by Canisius to Snap Eight-Game Win Streak
3/4/2018 4:38:00 PM | Baseball
Sophomore Will Wilson hit his third homer of the season in the contest
RALEIGH, N.C. – The 10th-ranked NC State baseball team saw its eight-game winning streak come to a close Sunday afternoon, as the Canisius Golden Griffins slipped past the Wolfpack with a 3-2 win at Doak Field at Dail Park.
The Wolfpack had the tying and the go-ahead run aboard in the ninth, but was not able to get the equalizer. NC State falls to 10-2 on the year, while Canisius, the preseason favorite in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), moves to 8-3.
Quick Hits
- Will Wilson gave NC State a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third, as he ripped his third home run of a season.
- The sophomore shortstop crushed an 0-1 pitch from Canisius starter J.P. Stevenson over the left field wall, homering for the second consecutive game.
- Canisius answered in the top half of the fourth to even the score at 2-2, after a solo homer from Ryan Stekl and an RBI single from Conner Morro.
- Both teams were held scoreless from the fourth through the eighth innings, but the Golden Griffins pulled ahead 3-2 in the top of the ninth.
- A leadoff walk proved costly for the Wolfpack, as the runner scored from third base on a sacrifice fly by Joseph Preziuso.
- NC State looked to counter in the bottom half, as Brad Debo drew a leadoff walk to start the frame.
- After Canisius brought in their closer to get the next two outs, freshman Terrell Tatum pinch-hit for the Pack and battled his way out of a 1-2 hole to draw a walk, putting the tying run on second and the go-ahead run on first.
- Unfortunately, the Griffs made the next play on a ground ball up the middle to end the game.
Game Notes
- The Wolfpack's streak of nine runs in its last eight games ended in the contest, as the squad outscored opponents, 93-25, during the span.
- Wilson's homer pushed NC State's season total to 27, which leads the nation, as the Pack has hit at least one home run in 11 of 12 games this season.
- Wilson also extended his reached base safely streak to 27 games, dating back to last season.
On the Mound
- Freshman David Harrison started on the mound for NC State and pitched 3.2 innings before giving way to Nolan Clenney in the fourth.
- Clenney threw an 1.2 scoreless relief and handed the ball to lefty Kent Klyman.
- Klyman tossed two hitless innings prior to Joe O'Donnell, who allowed a run and was charged with the loss.
- Michael Bienlien finished the game on the hill, pitching 2/3 of an inning.
Up Next
NC State will conclude its season-opening home stand against UNCW Tuesday afternoon. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. at Doak Field.
The Wolfpack had the tying and the go-ahead run aboard in the ninth, but was not able to get the equalizer. NC State falls to 10-2 on the year, while Canisius, the preseason favorite in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), moves to 8-3.
Quick Hits
- Will Wilson gave NC State a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third, as he ripped his third home run of a season.
- The sophomore shortstop crushed an 0-1 pitch from Canisius starter J.P. Stevenson over the left field wall, homering for the second consecutive game.
- Canisius answered in the top half of the fourth to even the score at 2-2, after a solo homer from Ryan Stekl and an RBI single from Conner Morro.
- Both teams were held scoreless from the fourth through the eighth innings, but the Golden Griffins pulled ahead 3-2 in the top of the ninth.
- A leadoff walk proved costly for the Wolfpack, as the runner scored from third base on a sacrifice fly by Joseph Preziuso.
- NC State looked to counter in the bottom half, as Brad Debo drew a leadoff walk to start the frame.
- After Canisius brought in their closer to get the next two outs, freshman Terrell Tatum pinch-hit for the Pack and battled his way out of a 1-2 hole to draw a walk, putting the tying run on second and the go-ahead run on first.
- Unfortunately, the Griffs made the next play on a ground ball up the middle to end the game.
Game Notes
- The Wolfpack's streak of nine runs in its last eight games ended in the contest, as the squad outscored opponents, 93-25, during the span.
- Wilson's homer pushed NC State's season total to 27, which leads the nation, as the Pack has hit at least one home run in 11 of 12 games this season.
- Wilson also extended his reached base safely streak to 27 games, dating back to last season.
On the Mound
- Freshman David Harrison started on the mound for NC State and pitched 3.2 innings before giving way to Nolan Clenney in the fourth.
- Clenney threw an 1.2 scoreless relief and handed the ball to lefty Kent Klyman.
- Klyman tossed two hitless innings prior to Joe O'Donnell, who allowed a run and was charged with the loss.
- Michael Bienlien finished the game on the hill, pitching 2/3 of an inning.
Up Next
NC State will conclude its season-opening home stand against UNCW Tuesday afternoon. First pitch is slated for 3 p.m. at Doak Field.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Ginther, Michael (1-0)
L: O'Donnell, Joe (0-1)
S: Smith, Tyler (4)
Batting:
HR: Stekl, Ryan 1
RBI: Stekl, Ryan 1 ; Morro, Conner 1 ; Preziuso, Joseph 1
SF: Preziuso, Joseph 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Stekl, Ryan 1 ; Conley, Christ 1 ; Senior, Cyrus 1
SB: McKenna, Mark 1 ; Preziuso, Joseph 1
HBP: Lanning, Gage 1 ; McKenna, Mark 1
Batting:
HR: Wilson, Will 1
RBI: Wilson, Will 2
Base Running:
RUNS: McLain, Josh 1 ; Wilson, Will 1
SB: McLain, Josh 2 ; McArthur, Lawson 1 ; Deatherage, Brock 1 ; Cooper, Dillon 1
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