The Wingate University Bulldogs dominated the Anderson Trojans 10-3 in their final South Atlantic Conference series opener at Ron Christopher Stadium. With this victory, Wingate improves to 33-15 overall and 23-8 in the conference, while Anderson falls to 23-24 and 10-21 in league play. The Bulldogs need just one more win on Saturday to secure home-field advantage for the upcoming SAC Tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Wingate out-hit Anderson 9-5, including three home runs.
  • Tanner McCammon had two homers, four RBIs, and four runs scored.
  • Wingate pitching struck out nine batters while Anderson had six strikeouts.
Yes, But

Despite the dominant performance, the Bulldogs stranded seven base runners and had one error, indicating areas for improvement heading into the concluding game of the series.

State of Play
  • The Bulldogs are on a strong trajectory, needing one more win to host the SAC Tournament opening round.
  • Both teams will face off again in a doubleheader on Saturday, marking the end of the regular season.
What's Next

The Bulldogs aim to clinch their home-field advantage by winning the next game against Anderson, set to start Saturday at 1 p.m. with Senior Day festivities at 12:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

Wingate's strong performance positions them perfectly for a successful finish to the regular season, emphasizing the need for consistency and focus in their upcoming games.