Charleston, South Carolina – Cougars Run-Rule Georgia Southern to Win Season Series
College of Charleston baseball team secured a commanding victory over Georgia Southern with a 13-3 run-rule win. This victory not only marked the Cougars’ first run-rule win of the season but also gave them the upper hand in the season series after splitting games with the Eagles earlier in the season.
Strong Response
Georgia Southern took an early lead with a two-run homer in the second inning. However, College of Charleston responded swiftly with a four-run surge in the bottom of the inning. Dylan Johnson and Kevin Madden contributed RBIs, and Trotter Harlan sealed the inning with a double that brought in two runs.
In the fifth inning, an RBI single from Avery Neaves extended Charleston’s lead to 5-2. Despite Georgia Southern narrowing the gap to 5-3 in the sixth, Will Baumhofer’s two-run hit in the bottom half pushed Charleston ahead by four runs.
Grand Finish
The eighth inning saw Harlan picking up another RBI before Cole Mathis delivered a grand slam homer, increasing the lead to 12-3. Luke Wood then followed up with a solo homer to left field, triggering the run rule and clinching the game for the Cougars.
Key Players
Dariyan Pendergrass stood out with a perfect 4-for-4 performance, scoring three runs. Avery Neaves went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI, while Cole Mathis contributed a grand slam and two runs. Will Baumhofer also had a solid game, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs. On the pitching side, Alex Lyon secured the win, with Emmett Bice notching his second save of the season.
Next Steps
Following this impressive victory, the Cougars are set to take on UNC-Wilmington in a CAA series starting on Friday. The team will look to carry the momentum from this win as they continue their pursuit of a successful season.
Statistics Overview
- Pitching: W: Lyon, Alex (1-2) | L: J. White (1-2) | S: Bice, Emmett (2)
- Georgia Southern Batting: 2B: K. Schmidt 1 | HR: S. White 1 | RBI: S. White 3 | SF: S. White 1
- Charleston Batting: 2B: Harlan, Trotter 1; Singsank, Cole 1; Pendergrass, Dariyan 1 | 3B: Baumhofer, Will 1 | HR: Mathis, Cole 1; Wood, Luke 1 | RBI: Harlan, Trotter 3; Baumhofer, Will 2; Neaves, Avery 1; Mathis, Cole 4; Wood, Luke 1; Johnson, Dylan 1; Madden, Kevin 1
- Game Leaders: Hitting: Pendergrass, Dariyan 4-4, Neaves, Avery 3-5, Harlan, Trotter 2-4; Strikeouts: Brooks, Daniel 1, Thomas, Hayden 1; RBIs: Mathis, Cole 4, Harlan, Trotter 3, Baumhofer, Will 2, Neaves, Avery 1; Putouts: Johnson, Dylan 7, Neaves, Avery 4, Harlan, Trotter 3, Mathis, Cole 3
Upcoming Game
The Charleston team will face off against UNC-Wilmington on April 5th at 6:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live and follow the game via live stats.
Onward and Upward
With the season series now in their favor, College of Charleston baseball team is aiming to build on this victory and continue their strong performance as they progress through the season. The team’s resilience and skill were on full display in this run-rule win, setting a positive tone for the games ahead.
