Tuesday, February 22
Raleigh, N.C.
3 PM
NC State
vs
High Point
#Pack9 Set To Host High Point, Longwood In Pair of Midweek Games
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RALEIGH – No. 7 NC State baseball (3-0) is set to host High Point (0-3) and Longwood (3-0) Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, in a pair of midweek games at Doak Field at Dail Park. First pitch for both contests are set for 3 p.m., and they will be broadcast on the ACCNX with a free audio stream on WKNC 88.1.
STARTING PITCHERS
Tuesday – RHP Logan Adams (NCSU) vs. RHP Teddy Merritt (HPU)
Wednesday – RHP Logan Whitaker (NCSU) vs. RHP Jack Lamb (LWU)
SERIES HISTORY
NC State owns a 17-12 advantage in the all-time series with High Point and is undefeated in its series history with Longwood with a 5-0 record.
The Pack and Panthers last met on May 18, 2010, in Raleigh, and NC State won, 10-3, for its third consecutive victory over High Point. The last time the Pack and Lancers faced off was on Feb. 18, 2020, in Raleigh and NC State earned a 6-1 win.
Longwood will host VCU Tuesday in a midweek tilt before traveling to Raleigh.
LAST TIME OUT
The Wolfpack opened its season last weekend with a series sweep over Evansville with 24-6, 6-4 and 7-0 wins. It was the team's 18th consecutive nonconference series win, dating back to 2012, as well as its 11th-straight season-opening series win.
The 24 runs scored on Opening Day were the most since March 4, 2020 over Coastal Carolina while the 24 hits tallied in the contest were the most since March 9, 2019 vs. Pitt.
NC State did not allow Evansville to score a run in the first five innings of any contest, and additionally outscored the Purple Aces, 37-10, over the weekend.
WHITE SHOWS OUT IN COLLEGIATE DEBUT
Freshman Tommy White showed out in his first collegiate weekend with one of the most impressive performances in the country, going 9-for-14 with five home runs and 12 runs batted in. In his first collegiate game he blasted three home runs, which were most by a NC State player since 2010 and it was just the second time the feat has been accomplished since 1999. He additionally hit a grand slam on Saturday as well as a two-run home run on Sunday.
STRONG OUTINGS BY STARTING ROTATION
Last weekend's starting rotation of Sam Highfill, Matt Willadsen and David Harrison put together a strong performance on the mound, combining for a 1.69 earned-run average in 16 innings with 14 strikeouts.
Harrison matched his career long in innings pitched (6.0), while Willadsen fanned a team-high six batters in just 4.2 innings of work. Additionally, Harrison and Highfill were credited with wins from their respective outings.
ON DECK
February 25 · vs. Quinnipiac · 6 PM
February 26 · vs. Quinnipiac · 2 PM
February 27 · vs. Quinnipiac · 1 PM
STARTING PITCHERS
Tuesday – RHP Logan Adams (NCSU) vs. RHP Teddy Merritt (HPU)
Wednesday – RHP Logan Whitaker (NCSU) vs. RHP Jack Lamb (LWU)
SERIES HISTORY
NC State owns a 17-12 advantage in the all-time series with High Point and is undefeated in its series history with Longwood with a 5-0 record.
The Pack and Panthers last met on May 18, 2010, in Raleigh, and NC State won, 10-3, for its third consecutive victory over High Point. The last time the Pack and Lancers faced off was on Feb. 18, 2020, in Raleigh and NC State earned a 6-1 win.
Longwood will host VCU Tuesday in a midweek tilt before traveling to Raleigh.
LAST TIME OUT
The Wolfpack opened its season last weekend with a series sweep over Evansville with 24-6, 6-4 and 7-0 wins. It was the team's 18th consecutive nonconference series win, dating back to 2012, as well as its 11th-straight season-opening series win.
The 24 runs scored on Opening Day were the most since March 4, 2020 over Coastal Carolina while the 24 hits tallied in the contest were the most since March 9, 2019 vs. Pitt.
NC State did not allow Evansville to score a run in the first five innings of any contest, and additionally outscored the Purple Aces, 37-10, over the weekend.
WHITE SHOWS OUT IN COLLEGIATE DEBUT
Freshman Tommy White showed out in his first collegiate weekend with one of the most impressive performances in the country, going 9-for-14 with five home runs and 12 runs batted in. In his first collegiate game he blasted three home runs, which were most by a NC State player since 2010 and it was just the second time the feat has been accomplished since 1999. He additionally hit a grand slam on Saturday as well as a two-run home run on Sunday.
STRONG OUTINGS BY STARTING ROTATION
Last weekend's starting rotation of Sam Highfill, Matt Willadsen and David Harrison put together a strong performance on the mound, combining for a 1.69 earned-run average in 16 innings with 14 strikeouts.
Harrison matched his career long in innings pitched (6.0), while Willadsen fanned a team-high six batters in just 4.2 innings of work. Additionally, Harrison and Highfill were credited with wins from their respective outings.
ON DECK
February 25 · vs. Quinnipiac · 6 PM
February 26 · vs. Quinnipiac · 2 PM
February 27 · vs. Quinnipiac · 1 PM
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