CHARLESTON, S.C. – Strong pitching in the late innings allows The Citadel to take a 4-2 victory over Presbyterian College on Tuesday afternoon inside Joe Riley Park.
Score: The Citadel 4, Presbyterian 2
Records: The Citadel (4-4), Presbyterian (4-4)
Location: Joe Riley Park (Charleston, South Carolina)
How It Happened
- The Citadel got on the board first from an RBI ground out from Garrett Dill, scoring Travis Elliott in the first inning.
- Presbyterian returned the favor in the top of the second when the Bulldogs committed a fielding error, allowing two runners to score for the Blue Hose to make it 2-1.
- TJ Anderson evened the game at 2-2 with an RBI single up the middle, allowing Garrett Fulmer to score in the fourth inning
- The Citadel regained the lead in the bottom of the fifth when the Bulldogs attempted a double steal, which led to a throwing error committed by the catcher of Presbyterian to make it 3-2.
- Thomas Rollauer recorded an RBI ground out, allowing Robbie Lane to score and give the Bulldogs a two-run lead in the seventh innings.
- Strong pitching from Oliver Wood, Zane Davis, and Anthony Hausner in the late innings allowed The Citadel to shut the door in Presbyterian and take the 4-2 win.
Inside the Box Score
- The Citadel drew a season-high ten walks, with Travis Elliott, Garrett Dill, and Phillips Daniels drawing two each.
- TJ Anderson led the Bulldogs with two hits and drove in a crucial run in the fourth.
- Zane Davis (1-1) picked up his first career win as Bulldog after throwing 2.2 innings, striking out two and allowing zero earned. Davis faced ten batters.
- Anthony Hausner (S, 1) recorded the save for the Bulldogs after throwing 1.0 inning, allowing just one hit.
On Deck
The Citadel hosts the Yale Bulldogs for a three-game series from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2 inside Joe Riley Park. The first pitch for Friday is set for 5 p.m.
