JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — An eight-run seventh inning erased a 7-1 Buccaneers lead, as The Citadel (18-19, 4-6 SoCon) rallied to win 11–8 over East Tennessee State University (23-12, 6-4 SoCon) at Thomas Stadium Friday night.
Jayden Williams recorded two hits, including his first career home run, and two RBIs. Williams leads the team with a .318 batting average.
TJ Anderson added a season-high four hits, including a double, drove in two runs, and scored twice.
Zach Hunt collected three hits and two RBIs, including two doubles. Hunt continues his streak of three or more hits in consecutive games.
Christian Stratis went 2-for-4 at the plate, with a solo home run and two RBIs. Stratis has recorded at least two hits in two consecutive games and has batted in two or more runs in two straight games.
The Citadel's eight-run seventh inning wiped out a six-run deficit, the largest comeback since 2024, when the Bulldogs overcame an eight-run deficit to defeat UMass on March 16. This win was their second straight game with at least 11 RBIs and the 15th game this season with 10 or more hits.
Will Holmes took the mound for the Bulldogs and pitched 5.0 innings, allowing nine hits and seven earned runs while striking out four batters.
Andrew Bowers relieved Holmes and pitched 2.2 innings, allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out three without issuing a walk, earning his second win of the season.
Michael Gibson pitched 1.1 innings, striking out the side in the bottom of the ninth to earn his fourth save.
For the Buccaneers, Jamie Palmese went 3-for-5 with two RBIs, and Stratton Scott took the loss after facing five batters, allowing four hits, three earned runs, and walking one.
Up next, The Citadel faces ETSU for game two of the series on April 18, with the first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m. inside Thomas Stadium
