RALEIGH, N.C. – The N.C. A&T Aggies held a 7-5 lead into the ninth inning but could not hold on and fell 8-7 to the No. 9 N.C. State Wolfpack Wednesday.

Senior Michael Johnson (1-3) came out of the bullpen for N.C. A&T (7-9) and took the loss. Senior Leon Davidson was a bright spot for the Aggies, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing 1.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, with no walks and four strikeouts.

At the plate, the Aggies were paced by senior Dustin Baber, who went 2-for-4 on the day with three RBIs. Senior Shane Faulk put together a standout performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI. Junior Justin Rodriguez also contributed for N.C. A&T, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

The Aggies lost despite scoring in six different innings in the ballgame, last holding the lead in the ninth inning at 7-6. N.C. A&T's biggest output came in its two-run eighth inning. The Aggies added their two runs when a single from Baber scored Faulk and sophomore Tony Mack.
GAME NOTES
» N.C. A&T's power output was led by Faulk, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» N.C. A&T's highest-scoring inning was the eighth, when it pushed two runs across.
» N.C. A&T left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Faulk stole two bases in Wednesday's game.
» N.C. A&T pitchers faced 43 N.C. State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out seven.
» Baber led the Aggies at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBIs.
» N.C. State was led offensively by sophomore Tyler McDonough, who went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI.
» Junior Dalton Feeney led the Wolfpack pitching staff, throwing 1.2 shutout innings.