Cullowhee, N.C. -- Western Carolina scored three runs in the first inning and broke it open with six runs in the fifth as the Catamounts evened up the series with an 11-0 win Friday at Childress Field at Hennon Stadium in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
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Western Carolina (12-7) plated three runs in the bottom of the first on two walks, two wild pitches and a flare single to left. The Catamounts broke open the game in the fifth inning, plating six runs on three home runs and two doubles, sending nine batters to the plate.
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The Catamounts walked it off in the bottom of the seventh with a two-out, two-run home run by catcher Carlos Diaz triggering the 10-run rule.
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Morehead State (10-9) starter
Alex Miller (0-1) took the loss. He threw 4.2 innings, giving up nine runs on six hits. He walked four and struck out six.
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WCU's Carter Burnette (2-2) earned the win, throwing a seven-inning complete game. He allowed three hits and a walk, striking out 10 Morehead State batters.
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The Eagles and the Catamounts continue their series on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET. The game can be seen on ESPN+.
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NOTABLE
- The game was just the second time the Eagles have been shut out this season.
- Morehead State's three hits were the fewest since MSU got three hits on March 12, 2024, at Eastern Illinois
- Kyle Krupp extended his hit streak to three games. He has hit safely in seven of the last eight games.
- WCU got nine hits: four were home runs and three were doubles.
