UNC Asheville Baseball lost to Gardner-Webb 13-6 in the first game of their Big South Conference series on Thursday. The Bulldogs scored first with a run in the first inning but fell behind as Gardner-Webb responded with multiple runs throughout the game. Asheville made attempts to close the gap, notably with a solo home run from Blaize Johnson, but ultimately could not keep up with Gardner-Webb's offensive output. Despite a late rally in the ninth, the Bulldogs' effort came too late to change the outcome. The team will look to rebound in the next game of the series on Friday at 2:00 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Gardner-Webb scored 13 runs on 11 hits while UNC Asheville managed 6 runs on 10 hits.
  • Blaize Johnson hit his eighth home run of the season and scored twice in the game.
State of Play
  • Asheville managed to score three runs in the third inning but struggled to maintain momentum.
  • The Bulldogs allowed Gardner-Webb to score multiple runs in several innings, leading to a widening score gap.
What's Next

The Bulldogs are set to face Gardner-Webb again on Friday, where they aim to secure a win in the middle game of the series. A better defensive strategy and more consistent offensive performance will be crucial for their success.

Bottom Line

Asheville needs to regroup quickly following this loss. Improving their pitching and maintaining offensive pressure will be key as they prepare for the next match against Gardner-Webb.