CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Noah Cadiz delivered on a pinch-hit RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Bulldogs the 4-3 victory over Kennesaw State on Friday night. The Citadel scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Score: The Citadel 4, Kennesaw State 3
Records: The Citadel (11-7), Kennesaw State (7-12)
Location: Joe Riley Park (Charleston, South Carolina)
How It Happened
- The first run of the game was scored in the third by Travis Elliott, who singled to left field, scoring Aryan Patel.
- Kennesaw State tied the game in the fourth inning by an RBI double down the left field line, scoring one to make it 1-1.
- The Owls scored two runs in the eighth inning with an RBI single to the right side and another RBI single to center, taking a two-run lead at 3-1.
- The Citadel responded in the bottom of the eighth with two runs scored on two errors committed that allowed the Bulldogs to tie the game at 3-3. Maddox Floyd scored on a throwing error committed by the pitcher and Patel scored on a fielding error committed by the left fielder.
- Pinch hitter Noah Cadiz drove in the game-winning run with an RBI single through the right side, scoring Phillips Daniels to give the Bulldogs a 4-3 lead heading into the ninth inning.
- Maddox Webb recorded two ground outs and a strikeout to give the Bulldogs the win at 4-3.
Inside the Box Score
- The Bulldogs recorded their second comeback win of the season, their first coming against Northwestern, winning 4-2.
- Travis Elliott drove in his 11th RBI of the season.
- Noah Cadiz recorded his fifth hit of the season and his second RBI with a pinch-hit go-ahead RBI single.
- Maddox Webb (3-0) recorded the win for the Bulldogs after throwing 2.0 innings, striking out four batters.
- Andrew Stanley tied his season-high in innings pitched with 4.0, recorded four strikeouts and allowed one earned run.
On Deck
The Citadel and Kennesaw State will play game two on March 15 inside Joe Riley Park. The first pitch is set for 3 p.m.
