Wingate, N.C.--Wingate University senior outfielder Chris Torres (Charlotte, N.C.) made sure his final weekend performance at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field would be a memorable one, going three-for-five with two doubles, one home run and three RBI as the Bulldogs defeated Presbyterian College 11-2 in South Atlantic Conference baseball action this afternoon.

Wingate wins the SAC series between the two schools two games to one, improving its record to 21-17-1 overall (8-7 SAC). Presbyterian falls to 18-23 overall (7-8 SAC). The Bulldogs visit Francis Marion Tuesday for a 6 p.m. contest. The Blue Hose host NCAA Division II #2 Kennesaw State University Tuesday at 3 p.m.

The Bulldogs scored one run in the second inning on an RBI single by junior first baseman Brian Fulp (Winston-Salem, N.C.). In the second inning, Torres went to work. Senior second baseman Stuart James (Wingate, N.C.) walked and senior third baseman Toby Bicknell (Charlotte, N.C.) was hit by a Jake Lunnen pitch to put runners on first and second. Torres followed with his 10th home run of the season to make it 4-0 Bulldogs.

Torres had a double in Wingate’s three-run fifth inning. With one out in the fifth frame, Bicknell reached on an error. Torres doubled Bicknell to third. Lunnen was replaced on the mound by sophomore Charles Assey. Wingate senior outfielder Andrew Romberger (Norristown, Pa.) followed with an infield single to load the bases.

Bulldog junior catcher John Spencer (Charlotte, N.C.) hit a sacrifice fly to left to score Bicknell. Sophomore shortstop David Yount (Forest City, N.C.) walked to reload the bases. Sophomore designated hitter Sherman Greer (Stanfield, N.C.) followed with a two-RBI single to score Torres and Romberger and make it 7-0 Bulldogs.

Wingate senior left-handed pitcher Robert Stover (Asheboro, N.C.) gave the Senior Day crowd a fitting farewell performance. Stover pitched six complete innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits. He struck out eight and walked six to improve to 2-3 overall on the season.

Presbyterian scored two runs with two outs in the sixth inning. The Blue Hose had only one hit in the inning (a double by sophomore outfielder Kevin White), but utilized a hit batter, two walks and a wild pitch to push two runs across.

Romberger was three-for-five with three singles for Wingate. Yount was two-for-three with a double (his team-leading 14th) and one RBI. Greer was two-for-five with two RBI.

Presbyterian managed only four hits on three Wingate pitchers. White was one-for-four with a double and one run scored. Sophomore designated hitter Heath McCutcheon was one-for-three with one run scored.

On the mound for the Blue Hose, Lunnen took the loss. The freshman right-hander tossed 4 1/3 innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on four hits. He struck out three and walked three, falling to 1-4 overall on the season.

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