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College of Charleston Baseball News

March 20, 2022

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PIRATES RUN INTO ROUGH SEAS AS COUGARS CLAIM SERIES, 10-3



MT. PLEASANT, S.C. --- Junior Luke Wood went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI and Connor Campbell tossed six solid innings to lead the College of Charleston to a series-clinching 10-3 win over East Carolina on Sunday afternoon at Patriots Point.



LEADING OFF

Final Score: College of Charleston 10, East Carolina 3

Location: Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Patriots Point)

Records: Charleston (12-8), East Carolina (10-10)



HOW IT HAPPENED



  *   The Pirates struck first in the top of the second pushing one across to take an early 1-0 advantage.

  *   Wood answered for the Cougars in the home half with a two-run homer to straight away center.

  *   The Cougars kept it rolling in the third sending 11 men to the plate and scoring six runs to open an 8-1 lead.

  *   An RBI single from JT Marr followed by a passed ball in the sixth would put the Cougars in front, 10-1.

  *   East Carolina pulled two back in the seventh on a two-run homer to cap the scoring.





KEY COUGARS



  *   Wood paced the offense with his first three-hit game as a Cougar driving in four runs and scoring two.

  *   Sam Cochrane posted his four consecutive multi-hit game with a 3-for-4 effort including an RBI double.

  *   Campbell picked up his third win of the season with four strikeouts in six solid innings of work.

  *   Donald Hansis went 2-for-4 with a two-run double.

  *   Cole Mathis spun three shutout innings to earn his first collegiate save.





FOR THE NOTEBOOK



  *   Joseph Mershon drew three walks and scored twice.

  *   Marr reached base twice via a walk and an RBI single and has now reached safely in all 20 games this season.

  *   With the win, the Cougars clinched their fourth series victory of the campaign.

  *   The Cougars finished the day 7-of-13 with two outs and converted 4-of-9 opportunities with runners in scoring position.



NEXT UP

The Cougars will travel to Statesboro, Ga. on Tuesday to renew acquaintances with regional foe Georgia Southern. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at J.I. Clements Stadium.



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