Extra‑Inning Thriller at Jack Coffey Field
The Bulldogs and the Panthers traded blows over ten innings on Friday night, with the visitors edging out an 11‑10 victory after a dramatic walk‑off homer by Seojun Oh in the final frame.
High Point struck first, scoring a run in the top of the first before the Bulldogs answered in the bottom half. The second inning saw the Panthers pull ahead 4‑1 with a three‑run burst, but Asheville fought back with two runs to narrow the gap.
A three‑run third inning flipped the lead, giving the home side a 6‑4 advantage. The momentum shifted again in the fourth, as each team added a run, leaving the score at 7‑5 in favor of Asheville after five frames.
The eighth inning proved pivotal. High Point surged to a 10‑8 lead with three runs, only for the Bulldogs to rally with a two‑out hit that tied the game at 10‑10.
In the tenth inning, Oh’s solo homer sealed the win for High Point, capping a seesaw contest that featured multiple lead changes and a resilient comeback by the Bulldogs.
Logan Lowe was a bright spot for Asheville, finishing with three hits and two runs scored, while Blaize Johnson and Patrick Gillen each contributed two RBIs.
Starter Drew Turner worked five innings, surrendering six runs, before relievers Matthew Hall and Branden Barna took the mound to stem the tide.
The series will continue Saturday night at 5:00 p.m., with live stats and video available at www.uncabulldogs.com. This weekend’s matchup is sponsored by Rye Knot.