Vanderbilt took ECU’s best punch—a career defining 7&1/3IP 7H 2R 2BB 13K 111 pitch outing by flamethrower Gavin “Sideshow” Williams—and gave ECU’s Ace his first loss of the season. Though they don’t have another Gavin Williams in their rotation, do not expect the Pirates to go down without a fight. Of course, they have to face Jack “Leits Out” Leiter in an elimination game. Yikes.
Offense: ECU’s offense was shut down by Rocker, Maldonado, and Murphy, but they’re certainly capable of more when not facing a top of the first round pitcher. Unfortunately for them, that’s exactly what Jack Leiter is, as well.