The Charlotte 49ers (3-3) walked off against Gardner-Webb (2-7) in the first game of the double header on Wednesday at the D.L. Phillips Softball Complex, 2-1, using a 14-strikeout performance from Haley Wiseman and a shot to deep left field from Grace Beatty to take the first game. Following the win, the 49ers capped off their home-opener with an 8-3 victory with freshman pitchers Alison Green and Lauren Riley locking down the circle, while Emma Ocker and Becca Shipper had solid nights at the plate.
Game 1
Wiseman (2-2) got on a role early for Charlotte and did not show any signs of slowing down in the circle, striking out seven straight batters to take the 49ers into the fourth inning, still scoreless.