A Nail‑Biter at the Ballpark
The Wofford Terriers and Samford Bulldogs opened their three‑game series with a roller‑coaster 7‑6 defeat for the Terriers, a game that swung back and forth from the first inning onward.
Both squads erupted for five runs apiece in the opening frame, setting a high‑octane tone that would persist throughout the night.
Wofford seized a brief advantage in the sixth when Lucas Manning launched a solo homer, a moment that sparked cheers from the home crowd and reminded everyone of his knack for timely power.
The Bulldogs answered in the seventh, tying the contest and forcing the game into a tense finish.
In the ninth, Samford delivered a walk‑off play that sealed the victory, leaving the Terriers to regroup for the next encounter.
On the mound, Alec Bouchard turned in a solid six‑inning effort, surrendering nine hits and five runs while striking out eight batters, a performance that kept the Terriers in contention.
Reliever Branton Little added 2.1 innings of work, giving up just two runs on three hits and fanning one, underscoring the bullpen’s resilience.
Lucas Manning also contributed two runs on two hits, the solo homer being the highlight of his night.
The series will continue on Friday, May 15, with first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. ET, and the showdown will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Wofford Athletics and Samford’s baseball programs, guided by coaches Marc Quarrie and Hunter Herndon, with support from Tanner Hardin, Brady Gold, Niko Brini and Logan Tribble, look to fine‑tune their strategies before the next battle.