#13 NC State (12–1) pulled away in the final innings yesterday, defeating Queens 9–2 in Raleigh.
The game was tied 1–1 through five innings before the Wolfpack broke through in the bottom of the sixth. Ty Head scored on a sacrifice fly to give NC State a 2–1 lead.
From there, the Pack’s offense erupted.
NC State scored four runs in the seventh inning and three more in the eighth to put the game away.
Big Offensive Moments
In the seventh inning, NC State created separation with two big swings:
- Sophomore SS Mikey Ryan hit a two-run home run
- Junior 1B Chris McHugh followed with a two-run triple
The Wolfpack added insurance in the eighth inning:
- RS-JR C Drew Lanphere hit a sacrifice fly
- Freshman LF Rett Johnson drove in two runs with a single
Strong Pitching Performance
Freshman Luke Hemric made his second start of the season, allowing one run over three innings while striking out two.