Greer Smith

HIGH POINT – Drawing on his experience of playing in pressure-packed situations as a starting catcher at North Carolina over parts of four seasons, High Point University graduate transfer Eric Grintz was confident that he could deliver as he came to the plate with the Panthers down a run in the bottom of the ninth.

High Point Rockers D. J. Burt tags out Lexington Legends Osmy Gregorio as he slides to second base on an attempted steal during Wednesday’s game at Truist Point. LAURA GREENE | HPE

HIGH POINT – In control after the first three batters, the Rockers endured some uneasiness in the ninth as they got back in the win column on Friday.

HIGH POINT – Ben Aklinski and Colin Moran sent a jolt of electricity through the Truist Point crowd as they smacked back-to-back homers against Charleston reliever Joan Martinez in the ninth Friday.

HIGH POINT – More key hitting and solid pitching resulted in a third straight lopsided victory for the Rockers on Wednesday.

Maryland Blue Crabs Travis Demeritte slides to second base safely on a steal against High Point Rockers D.J. Burt during Friday’s game at Truist Point. LAURA GREENE | HPE

As the pep band played from the balconies, Tubby Smith walked onto the stage of the Hayworth Fine Arts Center, appeared to wipe away a tear, and received a handshake

High Point Rockers Martin Figueroa is tagged out by Gastonia Baseball Club’s Justin Wylie as he slides to second base during Wednesday’s game at Truist Point. LAURA GREENE | HPE

HIGH POINT — An inability to take advantage of scoring chances early came back to haunt the Rockers on Wednesday when the Gastonia Baseball Club finally produced at the plate.

HIGH POINT – Facing in a must-win situation in their efforts to qualify for the Atlantic League playoffs, the Rockers couldn’t take advantage of the circuit’s worst pitching staffs for