Baseball Travels to Georgia Southern
Charleston, South Carolina – March 18, 2024
The Charleston baseball team is gearing up for an exciting midweek game as they travel to Georgia Southern to take on the Eagles. This eagerly anticipated game will mark the Cougars’ first match away from Patriots Point this season following an impressive 18-game homestand to kick off the year.
Renewed Rivalry
The upcoming game against Georgia Southern is not just any match for the Cougars. It also signifies the beginning of a season series with the Eagles, with Charleston scheduled to face off against them multiple times in the coming weeks. The two teams have a long-standing rivalry, having played against each other every year since 1999, even after both programs departed from the Southern Conference. Georgia Southern holds a slight edge in the all-time series, leading 38-36.
Last Time Out
Charleston is coming off a strong performance in their last series against Wofford. The team secured a series win with standout performances from players like Jake Brink, who pitched an eight-inning shutout in game one. Despite a narrow defeat in game two, the Cougars bounced back to clinch the series with a decisive 11-7 victory in the final game. Notable contributions came from players like Connor Campbell, Dylan Jonhson, Cole Singsank, and Will Baumhofer.
Singsank, who leads the team in home runs with five, had an impressive weekend at the plate, while Baumhofer extended his hitting streak to eight games and now leads the team in batting average and on-base percentage. The Cougars will look to build on this momentum as they face off against Georgia Southern.
Scouting the Eagles
On the other side of the diamond, Georgia Southern enters the game with a record of 9-10. The Eagles have faced a challenging schedule, taking on several power five opponents early in the season. Despite some tough losses, they have shown resilience and are coming off a win against Old Dominion to avoid a sweep last weekend. Key players to watch on the Eagles’ roster include Josh Tate, who leads the team in batting average, hits, runs, and steals, and Kent Schmidt, who boasts a solid batting average and leads the team in doubles.
With both teams eager to come out on top, the stage is set for an exciting matchup between Charleston and Georgia Southern. Baseball fans can look forward to a thrilling game as these two rivals battle it out on the diamond.
