Charleston Offense Remains Hot in Win at Elon
Charleston Keeps CAA Regular Season Championship Hopes Alive
ELON, N.C. – The College of Charleston’s baseball team continued its offensive onslaught with a 14-10 victory over Elon, keeping the Cougars in the hunt for the CAA regular season championship. The win marked Charleston’s 18th victory in its last 21 conference games and moved the team into a tie for first place with UNCW, pending the outcome of the Seahawks’ game at Delaware Thursday night. The loss eliminated Elon from postseason contention, making way for an exciting upcoming series.
Cougars Seeking Eighth Straight CAA Series Victory
The Cougars (37-12, 19-5 CAA) will face Elon (21-30, 10-15) in the middle game of the series on Friday at 6 p.m. as they aim for their eighth straight CAA series victory. Charleston’s strong performance has put them in a prime position to contend for the regular season title.
Game Highlights and Key Moments
The game remained tightly contested, with the score tied at 8-8 in the sixth inning. Kevin Madden delivered a crucial RBI single to bring home Cole Mathis, breaking the deadlock. Dylan Johnson added to the lead with a sacrifice fly, and Tyler Sorrentino contributed an RBI single to secure the win for Charleston.
In the seventh inning, Cole Singsank’s home run extended the lead, marking his team-leading 17th home run of the season. Johnson also homered in the game, while Trotter Harlan added a double among his three hits. The Cougars’ offense primarily relied on 15 singles to generate runs, with Mathis and Sorrentino also tallying three hits each.
Charleston’s strong offensive display saw them score five runs in the top of the first inning, setting the tone for the game. Despite Elon hitting four home runs, the Cougars managed to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Defensive Strength and Closing Out the Game
The Charleston defense, known for turning double plays, produced four crucial double plays in the game to stifle Elon’s offensive efforts. Emmett Bice played a pivotal role in shutting down Elon’s late-game rally by inducing an inning-ending double play in the eighth inning.
Closer Davis Aiken capped off the victory with a flawless 1-2-3 ninth inning in a non-save situation, showcasing Charleston’s depth and resilience on both sides of the ball.
Looking Ahead
With this important win, the College of Charleston baseball team continues to make a strong push for the CAA regular season championship. As they prepare for the upcoming series against Elon, the Cougars will aim to build on their recent success and continue their impressive winning streak in conference play.
Stay tuned for more exciting baseball action as Charleston looks to solidify its position at the top of the CAA standings and make a strong push towards the postseason.
