Elon, N.C.- On Saturday, the Elon Phoenix (8-10) led early in the first inning thanks to a pair of doubles from Ryan Sprock and Will Vergantino. After the first frame, it was all Terriers as Wofford (13-6) struck back against the Phoenix Saturday afternoon.
 
Elon dropped the Saturday showdown with the Terriers 14-3 in eight innings. The Phoenix led 2-0 after one frame of play but Wofford used scoring surges of eight and then six consecutive runs to race away with the Saturday fixture.
 
All three Phoenix hits were doubles off the bats of Sprock, Vergantino and Vince Fattore. Owen Winebarger was a bright spot out of the bullpen again. The freshman threw 2.2 innings in relief, struck out three and allowed just two hits.
 
How It Happened

• Elon led early in the contest and jumped on the Wofford starting pitcher. After two quick outs, Sprock ignited the rally with a blistering double into right center. Following an Alex Duffey walk, Vergantino brought both men in with Duffey scoring from first on the two-RBI double.
• The lead was short lived as the Terriers put up five unearned runs in the top of the second to grab the lead.
• After another Terriers run, Elon responded with a sacrifice fly from Jackson Alford to bring in another run and cut into the deficit.
• Beginning in the fifth inning, Wofford would score two runs in every inning for eight unanswered runs to pull away from the Phoenix and take game two, 14-3.

 
Notes and Stats

• The Phoenix drops to 8-10 following the setback to the Terriers.
• Ryan Sprock clubbed a double in the loss. Sprock continues to surge following a torrid ten-game stretch. Sprock has collected a hit in nine of the following ten games and hit six times for extra-bases.
• Will Vergantino and Vince Fattore both doubled in the loss with Vergantino driving in a pair of runs.
• Owen Winebarger was a bright spot for the Phoenix pitching staff in the loss. The freshman struck out a career-high three batters in 2.2 innings of work. 

 
Up Next
The Phoenix will travel to Wofford for the final game of this weekend series. First pitch from Spartanburg, S.C. will be at 3 PM.