Chargers Sweep Wallace State in Doubleheader

The Chargers baseball team delivered an impressive performance at Dave Hall Field, sweeping Wallace State in a doubleheader and boosting their season record to 6-11.

In game one, the Chargers secured an 8-5 victory. Arturo Rodriguez led the offense, going 2-for-2 with a double and 2 RBIs. Hutson Miles contributed with a 1-for-3 performance, driving in 2 runs. Jackson Riedling added to the tally, going 2-for-4 with a double and 2 RBIs. Brady Hendrix and Anthony Pastrana each chipped in with an RBI, while Derek Valentin-Luciano added a hit to round out the lineup. On the mound, Brayden Kercado started the game, pitching 3 innings and allowing 3 earned runs on 5 hits, striking out 2. Isaac Schafer picked up the win with 3 solid innings, yielding 2 runs on 2 hits with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts. Anthony Serrano closed the door, earning his second save of the season.

The Chargers carried their momentum into game two, dominating the Lions 17-2. Hutson Miles went 2-for-2 with a home run, 3 runs scored, and an RBI. Tyler Jenkins was perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double. Clint Seymore powered the lineup with 4 RBIs and 2 walks, while John Carter smashed a home run as part of his 2-for-3, 4-RBI performance. Arturo Rodriguez and Jackson Riedling each drove in 2 runs, while Cole Taylor and Russ Lambert added to the scoring. Kaito Muto scored twice, adding a hit to his stat line. Pablo Sanz earned the win, pitching 3 innings of one-hit, scoreless baseball, with a walk and 2 strikeouts.

Up next, the Chargers hit the road to face Volunteer State in a TCCAA series against the Pioneers this Friday and Saturday. For game schedules and live scores, visit: Columbia State Chargers Baseball Schedule.