South Winston Salem News

Carolina University faced a challenging series against Spartanburg Methodist in their recent baseball matchups, losing all three games. Despite the losses, the team displayed determination and hinted at potential growth as the season unfolds.

The first game took place on March 28 at Mando Field, where Spartanburg Methodist emerged victorious with a 9-5 score. Although Carolina University managed ten hits, matching their opponents, critical errors allowed Spartanburg Methodist to secure a win. Key players for Carolina included Ty Vespe, Danny Gonzalez, and Paxton Tucker, while standout performances for Spartanburg Methodist came from J. Pinckney, C. Greene, and J. Dawkins.

On March 29, the second game saw Spartanburg Methodist continue their winning momentum with a 7-1 victory. Carolina University's pitching improved, reducing the number of runs allowed compared to the first game, but the team struggled to convert their hits into additional runs. Notable players included Robbie Smith, Chase Lee, and Jacob Ananias for Carolina, and M. Smith, T. Baughman, and E. Franz for Spartanburg.

The series concluded with a tight contest, as Spartanburg Methodist narrowly claimed a 4-3 win. Carolina University showed significant effort, maintaining a close game and displaying resilient defense. Ty Vespe, Danny Gonzalez, and Elias Nurideen were key contributors for Carolina, while J. Pinckney, M. Smith, and L. Lopez played pivotal roles for Spartanburg Methodist.

Carolina University will next travel to Williamsburg, KY to face the University of the Cumberlands in another three-game series.