AIKEN, S.C. – The University of South Carolina Aiken baseball team completed the three-game sweep of Flagler after taking both games of the doubleheader by scores of 2-0 and 7-2.

The Pacers are now 17-5 overall, including 9-0 in PBC play. 

In game one, Justin Byrd got things going for head coach Michael Holder's team in the second inning. He singled up the middle and promptly stole second base. After back-to-back strikeouts, Joseph Mozingo ripped a 0-1 offering to left field for a 1-0 advantage. USC Aiken pushed it to 2-0 when Kaden Blankenship poked a pitch down the right field line, scoring Mozingo from second base. 

With a great pitching performance by both teams, neither squad would alter the score the rest of the way.

For the game, Blankenship, Byrd, Mozingo and Sharp all had hits. Blankenship and Mozingo drove in a run while Byrd and Mozingo each crossed home. 

On the field, both James Eckert and Josh Sharp made tremendous plays up the middle to get outs at first base. 

Jacob Fletcher recorded a three-hit, complete-game shutout. He struck out four and walked just one. 

In game two, Holder's team got it going in the bottom of the first when Sharp ripped a one-out pitch off the right field wall. He raced home on Byrd's single up the middle to make it 1-0. 

Jose Hernandez extended the advantage to 2-0 when he sent the first pitch of the second inning rocketing over the left field fence for a round-tripper. 

Leading 2-1, Sharp beat out a high-bouncing ball to the pitcher for a single and moved to second on an error on the catcher. Sharp scored on Hannon's base hit to left field. Moments later, Mozingo hit a pitch back up the middle, plating Hannon.

USC Aiken broke open the game in the fourth. Tai Gilbert led off the frame with a base hit and he promptly stole second and third. Gilbert scored when Eckert singled down the right field line. Eckert moved to second on a fielding error and quickly stole third.  Sharp's fielder's choice allowed Eckert to cross home plate for a 6-1 lead. Mozingo's single to shortstop plated Sharp for a six-run edge. 

Leading 7-2, USC Aiken saw the visitors load the bags in the eighth inning. However, Holder brought in Byrd from second base to pitch. Byrd quickly got the remaining two outs to end the threat. 

For the game, Eckert, Mozingo and Sharp had two hits apiece. Mozingo drove in two while Sharp scored three times. 

On the mound, Luke Parker picked up the victory after coming in for starter Louie Smith. Jacob Bodkin also saw time on the mound before Byrd closed it out. 

The Pacers return to action Wednesday when they host Newberry at 6 p.m. Live stats and video will be available at PacerSports.com.