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Charlotte drops two and ties at Western Kentucky

Charlotte played a double header on Friday. The game on Saturday was moved to Friday because of weather issues.

Game 1: Charlotte 4 – Western Kentucky 8

Charlotte (11-14, 3-4 C-USA) fell 8-4 at Western Kentucky (13-11, 6-1 C-USA).

Western Kentucky got off to a hot start with a four-run bottom of the first inning. Designated hitter Dillion Nelson hit a three-run home run to give the Hilltoppers a 3-0 lead. Kevin Lambert hit a single sending Jackson Swiney home to extend the Hilltoppers lead to 4-0.

Charlotte responded with four runs in the top of the second inning.