Gardner-Webb Baseball Hosts North Carolina A&T in Midweek Matchup
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Gardner-Webb baseball welcomes the North Carolina A&T Aggies to Bill Masters Field for a midweek contest on Tuesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. The Runnin’ Bulldogs enter the game with a 13-11 overall record and a 3-3 mark in Big South play, while the Aggies are 4-18 overall and 2-7 in the CAA.
Dawgs’ Offensive Leaders
Kelvin Agosto leads Gardner-Webb at the plate, boasting a team-best .391 batting average with 22 RBIs, 34 hits, and 20 runs scored. Drew Ripepi follows closely with a .370 average in 15 of 21 starts. Matt Ilgenfritz provides power, leading the team with eight home runs, a .330 average, and 26 RBIs, matching Agosto’s 20 runs scored. Ryan Kennell contributes a .318 average and 18 RBIs to the Gardner-Webb offense.
Pitching Prowess
Oliver Ellison and Reid Bertram each have three wins for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, with Bertram similarly recording a complete game. Colby Putnam has impressed in relief, posting a 2-1 record in seven appearances.
Series History
Tuesday’s game marks the 27th meeting between Gardner-Webb and North Carolina A&T. The Runnin’ Bulldogs hold a commanding 18-8 advantage in the series, despite the Aggies winning three of the last four matchups. Gardner-Webb secured a 20-10 victory in their last encounter on April 3, 2024.
Scouting North Carolina A&T
The Aggies are currently 4-18 on the season, having recently dropped a three-game series against William & Mary. They have lost eight of their last nine games. Nick DiCarlo leads NC A&T with a .376 batting average, 32 hits, while Tyler Smith hits .279 with 15 RBIs. Bruce Wyche has a team-high 18 RBIs, and Marcus Bradshaw and Savoi Edwards have each hit two home runs. The Aggies’ pitching staff has a combined ERA of 7.39 across 182.2 innings pitched.
Tuesday’s Matchup
Right-handed pitcher Matt Manley is scheduled to start for Gardner-Webb on Tuesday evening. Gardner-Webb vs. North Carolina A&T
Matt Manley’s D1Baseball Profile provides additional information on the Gardner-Webb pitcher.
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