WILMINGTON – Despite strong extra-inning pitching performances from Tommy Mitchell and Kehler Hamilton, Elon dropped its series opener at UNCW, 8-7, in 16 innings Friday night at Brooks Field.
The Phoenix and Seahawks battled through six scoreless extra innings before UNCW drew a walk-off walk in the bottom of the 16th.
Mitchell and Hamilton combined to deliver clutch relief outings late in the game. Mitchell tossed three no-hit innings in extras and struck out a career-high five batters. Hamilton struck out four over 3.1 innings and retired eight consecutive hitters during one stretch…