NC State escapes Elon with 2-1 victory

Not Logan Whitaker (that’s Josh Easley from 2013)In a game visible to almost nobody outside the stadium because it was broadcast on FloSports, NC State squeezed out a road victory over Elon by a 2-1 margin, clinching the win on a game-ending double-play with the tying run on third base.

The big story in this one was the Wolfpack’s pitching, particularly that of starter Logan Whitaker, who tossed 4.2 hitless (and scoreless) innings. Whitaker was pulled from the game after throwing 60 pitches, having allowed just two base runners (both via walk) while striking out five Phoenix batters.

Baker Nelson (1.1 IP, 2 H, 1 BB, 3 K), Canaan Silver (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 2 K), and Garrett Payne (1.0 IP, 1 H,…