Freshman Ryder Woodson's grand slam sparks 10-run inning for N.C. State in 17-12 win over Stetson
AUBURN, Ala. — Freshman Ryder Woodson's go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning highlighted N.C. State's 10-run eighth inning in a 17-12 victory over Stetson on Sunday in an elimination game at the Auburn Regional.
Woodson drove a pitch deep to left center field that bounced off the bleacher covering back onto the field. Woodson raced to third as Stetson played the ball but the hit was ruled a home run, Woodson's third of the regional and second of the game. He did not have a home run in 20 games played during the regular season.
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