Late Rally Lifts East Carolina Past College of Charleston in High-Scoring Affair
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — East Carolina rallied with two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to edge College of Charleston 8-7 on Wednesday at Segra Stadium.
The Pirates overcame an early seven-run deficit, tying the game in the sixth. Nick Moran provided crucial relief for East Carolina, pitching 4 2/3 scoreless innings with just one hit allowed to steady the game. Jacob Amman starred for the Cougars, going 3 for 4 with a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth. Nick Diaz added three hits and two RBIs.
East Carolina won it on a sacrifice fly by Lenahan after a key error. The Pirates improved to 4-4. The Cougars fell to 3-6 despite out-hitting East Carolina 12-7.