NEWBERRY, SC – The Newberry Wolves came up just short against Mars Hill, falling 5-4 after a three-run ninth inning by the Lions proved to be the difference.
Newberry took an early lead with a two-run third inning, highlighted by an RBI double from Bryson Nuckols, who finished 3-for-5 with two RBIs. The Wolves and Lions were tied at 2-2 heading into the ninth, but Mars Hill capitalized on clutch hitting to push three runs across and take a 5-2 advantage. Nuckols and Carson Hayes brought home a run in the bottom of the ninth, but the Wolves couldn't complete the comeback, with the game finishing 5-4.
Wolves Notable Performances:
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Bryson Nuckols: 3-for-5, 2B, 2 RBIs
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Jesse Free: 1-for-2, 2 BB, R
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Ethan LeBron (SP): 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 K
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Brayden Gilson (RP): 2.0 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 2 K
The Wolves will look to bounce back in the Saturday doubleheader vs. Mars Hill at 1pm and 4pm.
