The Wolfpack showcased its strong young talent on the mound, as freshmen pitchers led the team to a 10-3 victory over East Carolina. Luke Hemric spearheaded the effort with four scoreless innings, while Mikey Ragusa, Sam Harris, Aiden Kitchings, and Truitt Manuel collectively allowed just three runs. This victory marks NC State's largest win over ECU since 2022, enhancing their record to 25-12 and 6-3 against in-state rivals this season. Offensively, Sherman Johnson and Luke Nixon propelled the team with key hits, contributing to a total of 10 hits, five of which were extra-base hits.

By the Numbers
  • Luke Hemric recorded 7 strikeouts in 4 innings pitched.
  • NC State has hit 57 home runs this season.
State of Play
  • Wolfpack holds a 25-12 season record.
  • Upcoming three-game series against Wake Forest starts April 17th.
What's Next

The Wolfpack will look to continue their success in the upcoming series against Wake Forest, aiming to build on their strong performance and maintain momentum in conference play.

Bottom Line

The emergence of young pitchers has revitalized the Wolfpack as they gear up for a crucial series, emphasizing the importance of developing talent for future success.