PEMBROKE – UNC Pembroke took a 6-0 lead after one inning of play, and then added on in the middle innings to put the game away en route to a 19-1 non-conference win over Glenville State on Tuesday afternoon at Sammy Cox Field.

Six UNCP (16-3) pitchers combined to allow just three hits on the day, while blanking the Pioneers (5-6) until the top of the eighth.

Tuesday's contest was the first time the two programs have faced off. With the win, the Black & Gold improved to 12-0 this season when playing on its home field.

UNCP will be back in action Friday, March 8, as they welcome Emmanuel to town for a Conference Carolinas three-game set. Game 1 of the series is set for Friday at 6 p.m., with a Saturday doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. to complete the series. 
 

GAME SUMMARY
FINAL SCORE	UNC Pembroke 19, Glenville State 1
PITCHERS	WP: Tyler Strickland (1-0) LP: Jesus Del Valle (0-1) Save: Will Harris (2)
RECORDS	UNC Pembroke 16-3; Glenville State 5-6

KEY INNINGS
BOT 1	Blake Hinson wasted no time getting the inning started with a leadoff single, before stealing second and coming around to score the game's first run on a wild pitch. Michael Dolberry II doubled down the left field line to score Spencer Faulkner, followed by Joey Rezek's 2-RBI single to make it 4-0. Jake Bradley added an RBI double, while Andrew Jenner provided a sac fly to make it a 6-0 lead after one inning.
BOT 4	Will Hood laced a two-out RBI single, before Carlos Amezquita drove in two with an opposite field single to give the Braves a 14-0 lead.
BOT 5	Morgan Padgett provided a pinch-hit 2-run single, before Zane Brockman added an RBI double. Jacob Smith would add an RBI walk to stretch the lead to 18-0.

UNCP LEADERS	GSU LEADERS
Morgan Padgett 2-3, 3 RBI Michael Dolberry II 2-2, 2B, 2 BB, 4 R, RBI Ashton Donathan 2-2, 2 2B Joey Rezek 2-2 BB, 2 R, 2 RBI	Vincent Turner 2-2, 2B, HR, RBI

 

UP NEXT

The Braves will be back in action Friday, March 8, as they welcome Emmanuel to town for a Conference Carolinas three-game set. Game 1 of the series is slated for Friday at 6 p.m., with a Saturday doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. to complete the series.

 

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