Throughout the 2019 season, the USC Aiken Athletic Communications office will provide weekly notes, giving all of Pacer Nation an in-depth look at the team. 

Huntley's Huge Game

Scott Huntley, a Severna Park, Md., native, arguably had his best game as a Pacer in the 6-4 win over No. 7 Newberry. He registered three base hits and drove in a career-high three runs. He also scored once and stole a base.

Toppling A Top-10 Team

The USC Aiken baseball team bested No. 7 Newberry 6-4 last week, It marked the second victory this season over a top-10 team. On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Pacers downed No. 5 Florida Southern by a 5-4 ount.

Changing It Up

With no weekend series, head coach Kenny Thomas allowed his weekend starters to pitch extended time in the win over the Wolves. Mitch Spence worked five innings and struck out three. Zach Rafuse worked 1.2 frames and struck out two. They dyad usually starts Friday and Saturday contests for the Pacers.

Cartrett's Solid Outing

Henry Cartrett had a solid outing in the win at No. 7 Newberry. He tossed the sixth and seventh innings and did not allow a base runner. Cartrett threw 33 pitches and struck out four over the six-out outing.

Awesome Austin

Newcomer Austin Sandifer stepped onto the mound in a tough situation against Newberry. With the tying run at the plate, Sandifer forced the lone batter he faced into a fielder's choice to end the game. It marked the first save of Sandifer's young career.

Adding A Game

After the USC Aiken baseball team's home game against Wingate was cancelled due to the weather, the Pacers have added a home game against Paine on Tuesday, Apr. 23.

Inside The Numbers

This week, USC Aiken hosts Newberry on Tuesday, Apr. 16 before heading to Lander on Thursday, Apr. 18, Friday, Apr. 19 and Saturday, Apr. 20. The team then hosts Catawba on Monday, Apr. 22. Since moving to Division II, the Pacers are 104-41 (71.7 percent) in Tuesday games, 62-33 (65.3 percent) in Thursday games, 136-90 (60.2 percent) in Friday contests and 325-213 (60.4 percent) in Saturday affairs. The team is 24-12 (66.7 percent) in Monday games. During the same time, the team is 13-7 on Apr. 16, 13-3 on Apr. 18, 12-5 on Apr. 19, 8-10 on Apr. 20 and 9-6 on Apr. 22.

Against The Opponents
This week, USC Aiken hosts Newberry on Tuesday, Apr. 16 before heading to Lander on Thursday, Apr. 18, Friday, Apr. 19 and Saturday, Apr. 20. The squad hosts Catawba on Monday, Apr. 22. The Pacers hold a 34-18 edge in the all-time series, including a 20-11 ledger at home against the Wolves. The team is 45-25 in the all-time series against the Bearcats, including a 26-7 edge at home. USC Aiken is 28-22 in the all-time series against Catawba.