Baseball Hosts NC A&T to Open CAA Play

Baseball Hosts NC A&T to Open CAA Play

CHARLESTON, S.C. – College of Charleston Baseball opens up CAA play this weekend with North Carolina A&T at Patriots Point. The Friday opener will now begin at 4:00 p.m. after the original start time was moved up from 6:00 p.m. due to weather concerns.

The Matchup:

The Cougars sit at 13-6 on the season after picking up a win at Georgia Southern earlier this week. A&T is off to a 15-5 start to the season and winners of four straight after sweeping George Mason and knocking off UNC – Greensboro during the week. The Cougars are 10-3 all-time against the Aggies, including taking two-of-three in East Greensboro last season.

Last Time Out:

The Cougars picked up a key midweek win at Georgia Southern on Tuesday. Freshman Hayden Thomas pitched 3.0 innings of shutout relief. The Charleston bats traveled well with 14 hits in the game. Luke Wood and Cole Singsank provided the offensive spark with home runs.

Scouting the Aggies:

A&T is off to a strong start this season with sweeps of Maryland Eastern-Shore, Eastern Illinois, and George Mason. They have also shown resilience with comeback victories in their recent games, showcasing their clutch performances at the plate. Michael Logan and Tatsunori Negishi lead the team in hitting, while Coley Kilpatrick and Evan Hart have been solid on the mound.

Gameday Reminders:

Friday’s game begins at 4:00 p.m. with gates opening one hour before first pitch. The College of Charleston has implemented a Clear Bag Policy for athletics events, and single-game and season tickets are still available.

Promotions:

After every Cougars win, kids can run the bases to add to the excitement of the game day experience.

Final Thoughts:

As the College of Charleston Baseball team gears up to face NC A&T in their CAA opener, fans can expect an exciting series filled with competitive matchups and standout performances. Be sure to catch all the action at Patriots Point this weekend!