Courtesy of Newberry College Athletics
NEWBERRY, S.C. – Newberry College baseball wrapped up its four-game series against Wayne State with a 6-3 loss, as the Warriors used key run-scoring innings in the first, fifth, and seventh to take control. Kade Faircloth and Johnathan Velez led the Wolves offensively, while Jacob Clark battled through 4.2 innings on the mound.
Faircloth went 2-for-4 with a run scored, leading Newberry’s offense.
The Warriors jumped ahead with two runs in the first inning, setting the tone early.
Velez and Jack Coletti contributed with a hit and an RBI, helping the Wolves’ offense.
Clark pitched 4.2 innings, allowing four runs on six hits with one strikeout.
Blake Morrison had two strong relief innings, allowing no hits and tallying two strikeouts.
Newberry finishes the series at 2-2 and looks to bounce back in its next matchup vs. Tusculum University in a 3-game series on Friday, February 14th, and Saturday, February 15th.