Charleston Cougars Rally in Fifth to Top Penn

Charleston, S.C. – March 8, 2024

Charleston baseball faced off against Penn on Friday night in the first game of a four-game series. In a thrilling comeback, the Cougars overcame a 5-1 deficit in the fifth inning with a seven-run explosion to secure an 11-5 victory over Penn.

Game Highlights

The game started with Jake Brink taking the mound for the Cougars. Despite facing some early challenges, Brink settled down in the third inning with a pair of scoreless frames. However, Penn managed to score two more runs in the fifth, leading to Brink’s substitution.

Charleston’s bats came alive in the fifth inning when they loaded the bases with Cole Mathis at the plate. Mathis delivered a crucial hit into the right-center gap, clearing the bases and bringing the Cougars within one run. A series of wild pitches and a passed ball allowed Charleston to take the lead, scoring seven runs in total during the inning.

The Cougars continued to build on their lead, eventually securing the win with a final score of 11-5. Key players for Charleston included Dylan Johnson, Will Baumhofer, Cole Mathis, Dariyan Pendergrass, Kevin Madden, Avery Neaves, and Luke Wood, who all contributed with hits and RBIs.

Player Stats

Notable performances came from Dylan Johnson and Will Baumhofer, each recording multiple hits. Cole Mathis, Dariyan Pendergrass, Kevin Madden, Avery Neaves, and Luke Wood also made significant contributions at the plate. Mathis finished the game with three RBIs, while Wood and Johnson each added two RBIs to their names.

Emmett Bice, who entered the game in relief, earned the win to improve his record to 3-2 for the season. Bice pitched 2.0 innings, conceding two hits while striking out four batters.

Up Next

Due to anticipated inclement weather, the doubleheader scheduled for tomorrow will be condensed into a single game starting at 1:00 p.m.