Chargers Drop Two of Three in Series at Dave Hall Field

The Chargers baseball team hosted the Cleveland State Cougars in a three-game series at Dave Hall Field, ultimately dropping two contests out of three.

Game One – Extra-Innings Heartbreaker
On Saturday, the Chargers fell 4-2 in extra innings. Jay Watson took the loss in relief, pitching 2 innings and allowing 2 runs (both unearned) with 3 walks and 2 strikeouts. Starter Jake Cardin went 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 2 earned runs. Offensively, the team managed just five hits, with Jackson Riedling contributing the lone RBI.

Game Two – Shutout Victory
Later on Saturday, the Chargers bounced back with a 6-0 win. Hutson Miles went 2-for-3 at the plate, and Riedling added an RBI on his 1-for-2 performance. Contributions also came from Cade Hitson (1-for-2, 2 walks), Clint Seymore (1-for-2 with 2 RBIs), Michael McClellan (1-for-2 with 2 RBIs and 2 walks), Anthony Pastrana (1-for-1), and Russ Lambert (RBI). On the mound, Dylan Alonso earned the win with 4 innings pitched, allowing 1 hit, 3 walks, and racking up 9 strikeouts, while Anthony Serrano secured the save with 3 innings of work.

Game Three – Sunday Setback
The final game on Sunday ended in a 7-4 loss. Offensively, Miles went 2-for-5 with an RBI, Seymore recorded 2-for-3, Riedling went 1-for-4 with an RBI, and Pastrana contributed a double, an RBI, and 2 walks. Owen Wilson took the loss, giving up 7 hits and 6 runs (all earned) in 5 innings of work.

With an overall record of 4-11 and a conference mark of 3-2, the Chargers now look ahead to hosting Wallace State on Tuesday, February 25 at 12 pm at Dave Hall Field. Stay up to date with the latest schedule and results here.