The USC Upstate Spartans baseball team delivered a dramatic 7‑6 victory over Elon in ten innings, completing a season sweep and marking the program’s first extra‑inning win of the campaign.
Key Moments
Elon drew first blood with a two‑run double from Brian DuRoff, but the Spartans answered in the fourth with a three‑run burst that flipped the lead. The game swung again in the ninth when an Elon error allowed the tying run to cross the plate, setting the stage for a tense finish.
In the tenth inning, a second Elon miscue opened the door for the Spartans, and Jake Armsey raced home with the tying run on the errant throw. The rally capped a comeback that had seen the lead change hands multiple times.
Standout Performances
Chris Torres continued his strong defensive work, recording his sixth pickoff of the season, while Henry Zenor reached the 80‑hit milestone for the second straight year. The hero of the night, Wylie Waters, delivered a walk‑off single that sent the crowd into celebration. Other notable performances came from Preston Lucas, Alex Ritzer, Maloy Heaghney, Jake Armsey, Kevin Denty, David Pereira, Matt Branham and Jeff Brooks, who all played key roles in the tightly contested game.
Looking Ahead
The win not only underscores the Spartans’ resilience but also reinforces their momentum as they head into the next stretch of conference play. With a roster that includes Wylie Waters, Chris Torres, Henry Zenor and the rest of the listed players, USC Upstate looks to build on this extra‑inning triumph.