The Statesville Owls (13-14) built an early edge on Friday, but the Piedmont Pride (23-5) roared back to steal a 5-3 victory at Winthrop Ballpark.

A sacrifice fly by Juan Adorno gave the Piedmont Pride the lead in the sixth inning.

Jeff Thompson racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Piedmont Pride. He.

Jared Waldhoff handled the Statesville Owls' lineup with ease, racking up six strikeouts. Waldhoff allowed no earned runs on three hits and three walks over 5 2/3 innings.

Keith Walsh recorded his third win of the year for the Piedmont Pride. He struck out none, walked none and surrendered no hits.

Logan Gentry (2-2) took the loss for the Statesville Owls. He lasted just 5 2/3 innings, walked one, struck out five, and allowed four runs.