Gardner-Webb University
14-18
Western Carolina
16-15
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Western Carolina | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
Gardner-Webb Falls 12-1 in Non-Conference Action at Western Carolina
April 06, 2025 | Baseball
CULLOWHEE, N.C. – The Gardner-Webb (14-18) baseball team fell 12-1 at Western Carolina (16-15) on Saturday afternoon at Hennon Stadium.
Third baseman Matt Ilgenfritz had the most productive game for the Runnin' Bulldogs, going 2-for-3 at the plate while driving in the lone run on the day. Second baseman Merik Carter was also able to tally a pair of hits for GWU.
The Runnin' Bulldogs started the game strong, picking up a run in the top of the first for an early lead. Shortstop Ryan Kennell kicked things off with a single through the right side before advancing to third on a double off the bat of Carter. Ilgenfritz then lifted a fly ball deep enough to score Kennell, giving the 'Dawgs an advantage.
However, Western Carolina came right back with a run of its own in the bottom half of the frame, knotting the score at 1-1.
The next three innings for both teams were quiet and uneventful, but the Catamounts posted three runs in the bottom of the fifth while opening a 4-1 advantage. That lead grew to 8-1 after Western put up two runs each in the sixth and seventh frames before ending the game with a four-spot in the home half of the eighth, tallying a 12-1, run-rule victory.
Gardner-Webb will return to action on Tuesday, April 8, traveling to the Queen City to face the 49ers of Charlotte. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Dusty Revis (2-3)
L: Presley, Jace (2-1)
Batting:
2B: Carter, Merik 1 ; Ilgenfritz, Matt 1
RBI: Ilgenfritz, Matt 1
SF: Ilgenfritz, Matt 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kennell, Ryan 1
HBP: Capozzi, Nick 1
Batting:
2B: Brayden Corn 1 ; Hayden Friese 1 ; Jack Spyke 1 ; Trent Turner 1 ; Wyatt Stanley 1 ; Cole Jones 2
RBI: Brayden Corn 2 ; Mason Holton 2 ; Hayden Friese 1 ; Jack Spyke 1 ; Trent Turner 2 ; Wyatt Stanley 1 ; Elijah Smith 1 ; Cole Jones 1 ; Trey Spees 1
SF: Trey Spees 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Brayden Corn 3 ; Mason Holton 1 ; Hayden Friese 2 ; Wyatt Stanley 2 ; Elijah Smith 1 ; Cole Jones 2 ; Trey Spees 1
SB: Brayden Corn 1
