SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Sophomore Ryan Wynn led the charge for the Wofford baseball team, making history with a cycle as the Terriers downed Ohio 13-12 Sunday afternoon at Russell C. King Field. Wofford improves to 3-0 as the Bobcats drop to 0-3.
 
This is Wofford's first true opening sweep since taking all three against Binghamton in 2020. Wofford has won its first three games in back-to-back seasons after splitting its first three wins last year between Bucknell and Towson.
 
Wofford utilized five pitchers in the contest today with Braden Hofmeyer making the start. Carter Rasmussen (1-0) shouldered the majority of the load, tossing 3.2 innings out of the bullpen to earn the win in his Terrier debut. He allowed just three hits and was tagged with three runs (two earned) while tossing four punchouts. Champ Davis (1) finished off the final 1.2 innings in relief of Rasmussen, allowing only two hits and no runs for the save.

"Especially with a very high-scoring front, just stop the bleeding," said Rasmussen of his outing. "I got to get out there and try and throw my pitches as best as I can, and it worked out today." 
 
Ohio's first reliever, Hudson Boncal (0-1), shouldered the loss after surrendering six runs (five earned) on five hits and a walk in 3.2 innings.
 
The Terriers offense rolled with 11 hits and 13 runs, but it was Ryan Wynn who stole the show. The sophomore shortstop made history by hitting for the cycle, becoming the third player in program history to do so. He is the first since Josh Hyman did so at ETSU on February 19, 2013. Wynn is the first Terrier to hit for the cycle at home and the first to include a pair of home runs. Wynn completed the cycle within his first four at-bats, knocking a single, triple, double, and then the first of his homers to cap the historic accomplishment. His seven RBI are tied for fourth most in a game in program history, and his five runs scored match the single-game program record. His five total hits are one short of the single-game mark. Wynn's two long balls are the first of his career.

"It feels good. I'm just glad to have the opportunity to do it," said Wynn of his cycle. "My teammates gave me the opportunity to go up there in a big spot and make it happen." 

"It's great to see," said assistant coach Hudson Byorick of Wynn's cycle. "He was a guy who was on the bench all of last year as a backup and did a great job at that. Now his role's up a little bit, and he's stepping up to the plate." 
 
Harrison Campi added a trio of base knocks with an RBI and a walk, and David Wiley tallied a pair of hits with two RBI.
 
The Terriers wasted no time getting on the board, plating four runs in the bottom of the first. David Wiley drove in the first two when he came up with the bases loaded and ripped a single through the left side to push across two. An Adam Haber groundout scored a run, and Harrison Campi's double to left scored Wiley for the quick 4-0 lead.
 
Ohio had an immediate response, however, pulling level with four runs of its own in the top of the second. In the bottom of the inning, the Terriers retook the lead when Hunter Herndon singled up the middle to push across Ryan Wynn after his triple. Wofford led 5-4.
 
In the top of the third, the pendulum swung once more with a two-run home run by Ohio. The Terriers had yet another response, plating three in the bottom of the frame to pull back in front. With two on, Wynn doubled to push both runners home. A couple batters later, Andrew Mannelly's RBI fielder's choice scored Wynn for an 8-6 lead.
 
The see-saw contest continued to flip as the Bobcats scored three in the top of the fourth, pulling ahead 9-8.
 
After a scoreless inning of play, the Terriers responded in the bottom of the fifth. A James Layman walk set the stage for Wynn, who made history by launching a home run 421 feet to push Wofford up 10-9 and complete his cycle. The ball was a blistering 105 mph off the bat.
 
One inning later, Wynn struck again. With two runners on base, he uncorked another round-tripper, this one traveling 413 feet at 102 mph. Wofford's lead stretched to 13-9.
 
Ohio did not roll over, however, pushing back with three runs in the eighth. The Bobcats were within a run, 13-12.
 
In the top of the ninth, Ohio notched a one-out double to threaten another tied score. Champ Davis held firm on the mound, however, inducing a foul out and a flyout to close the door and seal the 13-12 triumph and sweep for the Terriers.
 
Wofford remains at home on Tuesday, February 18, to host its first midweek game of the season. Charlotte comes to town with first pitch set for 5:30 p.m. at Russell C. King Field.