Rock Hill, S.C. –

After a close loss to Queens with a score of 13-12 on Tuesday, Winthrop University’s baseball team is gearing up to host the Maine Bears in a thrilling three-game series this weekend.

Series Details and Schedule:

Date: March 1-3

Location: The Winthrop Ballpark in Rock Hill, S.C.

Game 1: Friday, March 1 at 3:00 p.m. ET

Game 2: Saturday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. ET

Game 3: Sunday, March 3 at 12:00 p.m. ET

Probable Pitching Matchups: (2024 Stats)

Game 1: Riley Huge (1-1, 5.11 ERA) vs. Gianni Gambardella (0-2, 11.00 ERA)

Game 2: Reese Lumpkin (0-2, 1.38 ERA) vs. Jason Kreiger (1-0, 2.70 ERA)

Game 3: Owen Sarna (1-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. Noah Lewis (0-2, 8.00 ERA)

Series History Versus Maine:

This series marks the 10th meeting between Winthrop and Maine. Winthrop currently leads the series with a record of 8-1. The Eagles and the Bears have previously met in Rock Hill, with Winthrop securing victories in most matchups.

Key Points About Winthrop:

Winthrop is climbing in the overall wins all-time in league history.

Winthrop holds the lead in all-time conference wins since the Big South was elevated to NCAA Division I status in 1986.

The team is ranked 3rd in the Big South in overall pitching with an ERA of 5.94.

Players like Reese Lumpkin, Riley Huge, and Cole Griffith are among the top performers in various pitching and catching categories in the Big South conference.

Next Game:

Following the series against Maine, Winthrop will hit the road to face NC State on Tuesday, March 5 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

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