GREENWOOD, S.C. – The USCA baseball team jumped out to a 6-0 lead and posted a 7-4 victory over Georgia College Saturday in an elimination game at the PBC Tournament.
The Pacers are now 36-16 on the season.
Head coach
Keith Gorman's team opened the scoring in the first inning. With one down,
Chancellor Jennings ripped a single up the middle and swiped second. After walks to
Yariel Diaz and
Blake Martin to load the bases,
Salvatore Laimo lifted a sacrifice fly to right field, driving in Jennings. Martin swiped second and Diaz scored on a wild pitch for a 2-0 lead.
In the second frame,
Johann Rodriguez belted a single up the middle. With one down,
Evan Harding drew a walk. Jennings poked a single through the left side, driving in Rodriguez. Diaz doubled home Harding and Jennings before a
Blake Martin double drove in Diaz for a 6-0 advantage.
Leading 6-4 in the sixth,
Osmin Melendez walked. Harding reached on a fielding error and Diaz earned a base on balls. With the bases full, Martin drew a walk, plating Melendez for a 7-4 lead.
For the game, Diaz, Jennings and Martin had two hits apiece. Diaz and Martin each dove in two runs. Diaz and Jennings each crossed home twice.
On the mound,
Brady Dunlop tossed four innings and had two strikeouts.
Kyle Stock and
Myles Chabi each worked a frame.
CJ Lincoln threw three innings of shutout ball to get the win.
The Pacers return to action tomorrow at 2 p.m., when they square off against Columbus State in an elimination game. The winner of that contest takes on No. 2 Lander 30 minutes after the completion of the game. Live stats and video (pay-per-view) will be available at PacerSports.com.
