Wednesday, May 8
Davidson, N.C.
6:00 p.m.
Davidson College
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vs
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NC Central
Michael Zeblo homered twice in his final game at Wilson Field
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Four Home Runs Lead Baseball to Win in Home Finale
5/8/2013 9:48:00 PM | Baseball
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Home runs on consecutive pitches by David Daniels and Michael Zeblo secured a 6-4 victory for Davidson baseball over N.C. Central in the Wildcats' home finale Wednesday evening at Wilson Field.
Eight of Davidson's (16-30) 10 hits went for extra bases, as the Wildcats hit a season-high four home runs. Zeblo (2-for-4, 3 RBI) went deep from both sides of the plate to lead the 'Cats, while third baseman David Daniels (3-for-4, 2 RBI) finshed a single short of the cycle. First baseman Andrew Barna (2-for-4, RBI) hit his team-best 11th home run of the season and also doubled, while left fielder Ty Middlebrooks also doubled in a 1-for-3 day at the plate.
N.C. Central (25-27) took the first lead of the game, but the Wildcats answered each time the Eagles scored. The Eagles tallied the first run in the third inning on an RBI-single by first baseman Luis Diaz (1-for-1, 2 RBI), but Zeblo, batting right-handed, homered to left field following Daniels' double with two outs. Barna homered to right field in the fourth inning, but the Eagles tied the game, 3-3, in the top of the fifth on a double by left fielder Tyson Simpson (1-for-5, 2 RBI) and a sacrifice fly by Diaz.
Daniels' triple in the bottom of the fifth drove in Middlebrooks to put the 'Cats back ahead, 4-3, but NCCU tied the game again in the seventh on a run-scoring groundout by Simpson. Davidson answered in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead for good though. Daniels' third home run of the season went deep into the woods in left field, and then Zeblo, batting left-handed, sent the very next pitch well over the scoreboard in right field.
RHP Matt Saeta (3) pitched the final two innings of the game, surrendering just one hit, to close it out. The Wildcats used their top arms in advance of an eight-day break for exams, as Friday and Saturday starters RHP Ryan Lowe and RHP Danny Mooney split the first four innings. Sunday starter LHP Rob Bain pitched the fifth, while RHP Jip Richards (1-2) earned his first win of the season working the sixth and seventh innings, allowing just one unearned run on a hit and a walk.
RHP Rueben Rios (3-1) suffered his first loss of the season after allowing the back-to-back home runs. He had given up just one hit in 2 2/3 innings of work prior. Rios had relieved LHP Jordan Quinn, who surrendered four runs on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts in four innings.
Davidson will next play at Samford to conclude the regular season. The two teams will play a doubleheader starting Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m. ET, before playing the regular season finale Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
The Wildcats are currently tied for ninth in the Southern Conference standings with Wofford at 10-17, with the Terriers holding the tiebreaker. The Top 8 teams qualify for the Southern Conference tournament, so the 'Cats are looking to move past Furman (12-15) and/or Samford (10-13). Crucial series this weekend include UNCG at Furman and Samford at Elon.
Highlights (YouTube)
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DAVIDSON, N.C. – Home runs on consecutive pitches by David Daniels and Michael Zeblo secured a 6-4 victory for Davidson baseball over N.C. Central in the Wildcats' home finale Wednesday evening at Wilson Field.
Eight of Davidson's (16-30) 10 hits went for extra bases, as the Wildcats hit a season-high four home runs. Zeblo (2-for-4, 3 RBI) went deep from both sides of the plate to lead the 'Cats, while third baseman David Daniels (3-for-4, 2 RBI) finshed a single short of the cycle. First baseman Andrew Barna (2-for-4, RBI) hit his team-best 11th home run of the season and also doubled, while left fielder Ty Middlebrooks also doubled in a 1-for-3 day at the plate.
N.C. Central (25-27) took the first lead of the game, but the Wildcats answered each time the Eagles scored. The Eagles tallied the first run in the third inning on an RBI-single by first baseman Luis Diaz (1-for-1, 2 RBI), but Zeblo, batting right-handed, homered to left field following Daniels' double with two outs. Barna homered to right field in the fourth inning, but the Eagles tied the game, 3-3, in the top of the fifth on a double by left fielder Tyson Simpson (1-for-5, 2 RBI) and a sacrifice fly by Diaz.
Daniels' triple in the bottom of the fifth drove in Middlebrooks to put the 'Cats back ahead, 4-3, but NCCU tied the game again in the seventh on a run-scoring groundout by Simpson. Davidson answered in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead for good though. Daniels' third home run of the season went deep into the woods in left field, and then Zeblo, batting left-handed, sent the very next pitch well over the scoreboard in right field.
RHP Matt Saeta (3) pitched the final two innings of the game, surrendering just one hit, to close it out. The Wildcats used their top arms in advance of an eight-day break for exams, as Friday and Saturday starters RHP Ryan Lowe and RHP Danny Mooney split the first four innings. Sunday starter LHP Rob Bain pitched the fifth, while RHP Jip Richards (1-2) earned his first win of the season working the sixth and seventh innings, allowing just one unearned run on a hit and a walk.
RHP Rueben Rios (3-1) suffered his first loss of the season after allowing the back-to-back home runs. He had given up just one hit in 2 2/3 innings of work prior. Rios had relieved LHP Jordan Quinn, who surrendered four runs on seven hits and a walk with two strikeouts in four innings.
Davidson will next play at Samford to conclude the regular season. The two teams will play a doubleheader starting Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m. ET, before playing the regular season finale Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
The Wildcats are currently tied for ninth in the Southern Conference standings with Wofford at 10-17, with the Terriers holding the tiebreaker. The Top 8 teams qualify for the Southern Conference tournament, so the 'Cats are looking to move past Furman (12-15) and/or Samford (10-13). Crucial series this weekend include UNCG at Furman and Samford at Elon.
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