Misenheimer, NC - The N.C. Wesleyan baseball team secured a crucial USA South series victory by sweeping a Saturday doubleheader against Pfeiffer, clinching the series win in the conference opener. The Battling Bishops took game two 5-3 before rallying for a thrilling 10-7 extra-inning win in game three.

Game Two: N.C. Wesleyan 5, Pfeiffer 3

A late-inning surge propelled the Bishops to a 5-3 victory in the opening game of the DH. Trailing 2-1 in the seventh, Jacob Trivette delivered the big blow, launching a three-run home run to left field that put Wesleyan in front for good. Malachi Hayes added an insurance run in the ninth with an RBI single.

Marc DeNunzio (1-1) picked up the win with a strong six-inning performance, allowing just two runs on three hits while striking out four. Mason Botbol shut the door over the final three frames to earn his first save of the season, striking out five while allowing just one unearned run.

Game Three: N.C. Wesleyan 10, Pfeiffer 7 (10 innings)

The nightcap saw the Bishops rally late to force extras before breaking through in the 10th inning to complete the sweep. Trailing 7-5 in the sixth, Colin Scoggins and Jacob Trivette each hit solo home runs to tie the game at 7-7.

With the game still deadlocked entering the 10th, Wesleyan capitalized on Pfeiffer miscues, scoring three unearned runs. Scoggins came through again with a clutch two-run single, and Javier Quintana followed with an RBI double to put the game out of reach.

Drake Hobgood (1-2) was stellar in relief, tossing 5.2 innings of one-run ball to earn the win, while Caleb Dennis worked a scoreless 10th to notch his first save of the season.

Up Next:
Baseball will take on Southern Virginia for the home opener in conference play Friday night at 6:00 PM.