RADFORD, Va. — The Radford offense scored seven runs on nine hits, including two home runs, but it was not enough as the Higlanders fell to Wagner 14-7 on Sunday afternoon at Carter Memorial Stadium.
Radford (2-5) was paced offensively by catcher
Julian Rojas, who tallied a career-high four RBI. In the first inning, Rojas got the Highlanders on the board first with a sacrifice fly. Later in the seventh, with the game tied at four, the senior backstop belted a three-run home run, his first long-ball of the season.
Unfortunately, the Wagner offense proved to be too much. The Seahawks (3-3) struck for 10 runs in the final two innings, totaling 21 hits on the afternoon. Third baseman Cody Bey led the Wagner bats, going 4-for-6 with two runs and four RBI.
Centerfielder
Cameron Pittman also brought the lumber, hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning that tied the game four apiece. It was part of a three-run barrage for the Highlanders, who recorded five extra-base hits for the day.
On the mound,
Clay Clatterbaugh came on in relief of starter
Luke VonGoedert and pitched two scoreless innings. Lefthander
Carter Seabrooke also tossed two scoreless frames.
Andrew Rucci was the winning pitcher for the Seahawks, pitching a scoreless seventh. Alec Burnett earned a six-out save for the visitors.
KEY STATS
- Radford tied their season-high in walks with eight.
- Freshman catcher Garrett Pancione continues to impress, going 2-for-4 with a walk.
- All nine starters in the Highlanders' lineup reached base at least once.
UP NEXT
Radford will face a pair of ACC foes in midweek action this week as they travel to Virginia Tech on Tuesday. The game will start at 1 p.m. and can be streamed on ACC Network Extra.
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