The Citadel
15-16
Charleston Southern
20-11
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| The Citadel | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | X | 14 | 12 | 1 |
Offense Erupts in a 14-6 Midweek Victory Over Charleston Southern
4/7/2026 10:02:00 PM | Baseball
Michael Gibson spearheaded the offensive surge with three hits, including two home runs, en route to a season-high four RBIs. TJ Anderson launched a home run as well, tallying three RBIs.
Zach Hunt added to the scoreboard with two hits, one two-run shot for a pair of RBIs. Phillips Daniels crossed home plate twice, adding a hit and an RBI to the tally. Christian Stratis made his mark by scoring a season-high three runs, knocking his first homer of the season as well.
Notably, Gibson serves as the first Bulldog to hit multiple home runs in a single game this season. The last two-homer individual showing came courtesy of Travis Elliott against the Buccaneers on May 13, 2025.
Additionally, The Citadel's five home runs are the most in a game since 2023, just one shy of the all-time record of six last set against Charleston Southern in 2013. Finally, the Bulldogs recorded their 12th game with ten or more hits, notching 12 on the day.
On the mound, Andrew Bowers pitched 5.0 innings for the Bulldogs in the start, giving up seven hits and six runs, including three earned, while striking out two to earn his first win of the year. Zane Davis, Ben Brash, Jacob Deacon, and Josh Davis each tossed one scoreless frame, the latter of which logged his first collegiate appearance as well. The bullpen combined to allow just two hits over 4.0 clean innings.
For the Buccaneers, Chandler Tuupo went 3-for-3 with a three-run homer and scored two runs. Zach Stichweh took the loss after pitching 2.2 innings, giving up four runs on three hits with four strikeouts.
"I thought they responded yesterday, which might have been one of the best days of the year, practice-wise. We gave up three runs in the first inning. We responded, chipped away at it, and played offense, and we're not going to rely on five home runs in a game on most days," said head coach Russell Triplett. "But the wind was blowing, the ball was carrying, and our guys took some of the best swings I've seen from them all year. Then we were able to focus on offense and do more of what it takes to score runs later in the game with a bunt game. Overall, I thought they swung the bats well."
Next up, the Bulldogs travel to Rock Hill, S.C., to face Winthrop on Wednesday, April 8 with first pitch slated for 6 p.m ET.
Josh Davis for the DOG OF THE DAY! Bone 🦴#jOURney pic.twitter.com/VEf5D6euKV
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 8, 2026
Touch 'em all, 2️⃣5️⃣!
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 8, 2026
Zach Hunt hits his fifth home run of the season on the two-run bomb to left center!#jOURney pic.twitter.com/2E1O3DuniA
THAT BALL IS CRUSHED 💪
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 7, 2026
TJ Anderson gives The Citadel the lead at 5-3 with the two-run home run to right!#jOURney pic.twitter.com/1jozlTwNqn
GIBBY GOES YARD AGAIN!!! 😤
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 7, 2026
Michael Gibson hits his second home run of the game to tie the game at 3-3! #jOURney pic.twitter.com/F8VKlEiZjX
BYE BYE! ⚾️
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 7, 2026
Solo home run for Christian Stratis to left! #jOURney pic.twitter.com/5Y9atsLAjp
THAT BALL IS HIT HIGH AND DEEP 🚀
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 7, 2026
Michael Gibson hits his first home run of the season with a solo blast to left! #jOURney pic.twitter.com/mMEeOaovAF
Thank you to our @citadelwrestle Luke Welch and Jacob Silka throw today's first pitch! We are proud to have our SoCon Regular Season Champions in the stands to support us.#jOURney pic.twitter.com/MwFKCytMeE
— The Citadel Baseball (@CitadelBaseball) April 7, 2026
Players Mentioned
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Bowers, Andrew (1-2)
L: STICHWEH,Zach (1-1)
Batting:
2B: WOLFLEY,Caden 1
HR: TUUPO,Chandler 1 ; MAROT,Alex 1
RBI: TUUPO,Chandler 3 ; MAROT,Alex 3
Base Running:
RUNS: COLLINS,Kain 1 ; WOLFLEY,Caden 1 ; TUUPO,Chandler 2 ; MAROT,Alex 1 ; EDGMON,Blake 1
HBP: TUUPO,Chandler 1
Batting:
HR: Gibson, Michael 2 ; Anderson, TJ 1 ; Hunt, Zach 1 ; Stratis, Christian 1
RBI: Tobin, Lane 1 ; Gibson, Michael 4 ; Daniels, Phillips 1 ; Anderson, TJ 3 ; Hunt, Zach 2 ; Stratis, Christian 1 ; Lively, Matthew 1
SH: Patel, Aryan 1
SF: Tobin, Lane 1 ; Anderson, TJ 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Gibson, Michael 3 ; Daniels, Phillips 2 ; Anderson, TJ 1 ; Hunt, Zach 1 ; Fulmer, Garrett 1 ; Stratis, Christian 3 ; Lively, Matthew 2 ; Patel, Aryan 1
SB: Fulmer, Garrett 1
HBP: Fulmer, Garrett 1 ; Stratis, Christian 1
