WILMINGTON – Elon dropped their second straight game to UNCW on Saturday. The Seahawks jumped out in front of the Phoenix early and did not look back in the 8-0 loss.
 
Cole Miller and Eric Lintelman had strong efforts in relief for the Phoenix. Miller went 2.2 innings out of the bullpen and allowed no runs on just two hits. Lintelman delivered the final 2.2 innings, allowed no baserunners and struck out two.
 
Seven different Phoenix registered a hit with Gavin Bogdanchik putting together the lone, multi-hit game.
 
The Phoenix falls to 9-9 and 2-3 in the CAA while UNCW improves to 13-6 and 2-0 in conference play.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• UNCW got on the board with a solo home run in the 2^nd inning.
• The Seahawks expanded their lead in the 3^rd with three more runs to take a 4-0 advantage.
• UNCW capitalized on Elon's pitching in the 6^th and added four more runs to their total.
• Elon's offense put two runners on with no one out in the 8^th but could not bring home a run.
• The Phoenix could not find any counter in the 9^th and fell 8-0.

 
QUICK HITS

• Elon falls to 9-9. Elon drops to 2-3 in CAA play.
• Gavin Bogdanchik put together a multi-hit day with two singles.
• Kevin Denty had the lone extra-base hit for the Phoenix with his third double of the season.
• Cole Miller fired 2.1 innings of scoreless relief.
• Eric Lintelman had the best relief outing of his career on Saturday. Lintelman retired all eight batters he faced in 2.2 innings of work.

 
 
UP NEXT
Elon returns to action tomorrow for game three of the weekend series. First pitch from Wilmington on Saturday will now be at 10 AM.
 
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