The Citadel
20-21, 0
UNCG
15-27, 0
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNCG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| The Citadel | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | X | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Holmes, Gibson Neutralize UNCG Offense, Guide The Citadel Past Spartans, 2-1
4/24/2026 9:16:00 PM | Baseball
Gibson, who served as the Bulldogs' designated hitter as well, notched two hits on the night, including a double, and scored the go-ahead run in the second frame. Christian Stratis contributed a infield knock and crossed home plate as well. Lane Tobin logged the lone RBI for The Citadel, bringing in Stratis on a sacrifice fly during a bases-loaded situation.
On the mound, Holmes (3-4) tossed 6.2 innings en route to the victory, punching out nine while surrendering two hits, one run and three walks. Gibson took over for the final 2.1 frames of action, securing his fifth save of the season while allowing three hits with one walk and setting down five Spartans on strikes.
For UNCG, Jacob Dilley posted two hits while JJ Parsons earned the solo RBI on a seventh-inning walk. Noah Chapman (2-6) pitched a complete 8.0 frames for the Spartans, giving up two earned runs on three hits with one walk while striking out nine as well.
Following an exciting victory over UNCG Coach Triplett joined RJ Taylor postgame! #jOURney pic.twitter.com/NUcXWtSApE
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 25, 2026
Next up, the three-game weekend set between The Citadel and UNCG continues with game two on Saturday, April 25, with first pitch slated for 2 p.m. at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park.
✌️ straight punchouts for Will Holmes🔥🔥#jOURney pic.twitter.com/iaVxkq1XT9
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 24, 2026
Gibson comes in to score and the Bulldogs are on the board👏
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 24, 2026
B2 | CIT 1, UNCG 0#jOURney pic.twitter.com/pvrzwmNEQJ
Tobin sends one deep to left, and Stratis comes home to put the Bulldogs up two!
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 24, 2026
B2 | CIT 2, UNCG 0#jOURney pic.twitter.com/WF50eekNF1
K No. 7 for Holmes closes the top of the fifth❌
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 24, 2026
M5 | CIT 2, UNCG 0#jOURney pic.twitter.com/BMWOlO1qik
TJ Anderson flashes the glove with a diving catch in left!😮#SCTop10 | @ESPNAssignDesk #jOURney pic.twitter.com/6svK5VSIXg
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 25, 2026
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 😮💨🙅♂️
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 25, 2026
6.2 IP, 2H, 1 R, 3 BB, and 9 Ks 🔥#jOURney pic.twitter.com/MCuHb5ZkqW
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 😮💨🙅♂️
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 25, 2026
6.2 IP, 2H, 1 R, 3 BB, and 9 Ks 🔥#jOURney pic.twitter.com/MCuHb5ZkqW
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Holmes, Will (3-4)
L: Noah Chapman (2-6)
S: Gibson, Michael (5)
Batting:
RBI: JJ Parsons 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Jake Barbour 1
SB: Brantley Truitt 1
HBP: JJ Parsons 1
Batting:
2B: Gibson, Michael 1
RBI: Tobin, Lane 1
SF: Tobin, Lane 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Gibson, Michael 1 ; Stratis, Christian 1
CS: Daniels, Phillips 1 ; Hunt, Zach 1
HBP: Hunt, Zach 1 ; Dansky, Sam 1
PO: Gibson, Michael 1
