The Wingate Bulldogs secured a 4-2 victory over Newberry College, with three pitchers combining for 14 strikeouts. This win improved Wingate's overall record to 29-11 and 19-6 in the South Atlantic Conference. Notably, head coach Jeff Gregory celebrated his 500th career win at Wingate. Tanner McCammon contributed significantly with a two-run homer, while Neil Griffin also homered for the Bulldogs. The game was marked by a strong performance from pitcher Chad Harvey, who struck out eight over six innings.

By the Numbers
  • Wingate out-hit Newberry 7-4.
  • Bulldogs struck out 14 batters while walking only 2.
State of Play
  • Wingate leads the series 1-0.
  • The Bulldogs are on a five-game win streak.
What's Next

Wingate and Newberry will complete their three-game series with a doubleheader on Saturday starting at 1 p.m. The outcome of these games could impact playoff positioning in the South Atlantic Conference.

Bottom Line

This victory not only marks a milestone for Coach Gregory but also boosts Wingate's momentum as they aim for conference dominance. A continued strong performance could solidify their standing in the league and upcoming playoffs.