USC Union Bantams Baseball Team Victorious

USC Union Bantams Baseball Team Victorious in Game Four Over Nationally Ranked Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks in Low-Scoring Affair

Coach Micah Stancil stated "‪USC Union pulls off a 2-1 win over the number 17th nationally ranked Catawba Valley Community College. This is a huge win for our program I couldn't be prouder of these young men. To keep working and learning after losing the first 3 games of this 4 game series shows just how much heart they have. This is the programs first official win against a nationally ranked team. Way to go Bantams!"

Both teams were strong on the mound Sunday, but the University of South Carolina Union Bantams defeated the Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks 2-1. The University of South Carolina Union Bantams pitchers allowed just six hits to the Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks.

Matthew Hager led things off on the hill for the University of South Carolina Union Bantams. He surrendered zero runs on five hits over five innings, striking out six and walking one. Wesley Livingston came on in relief allowing only 1 hit with no walks allowed getting the save.

Patterson was on the mound for the Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks. He lasted three innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out five and walking one. Sabion Thomas, Austin Blevins, and Andrew Patrick each contributed in relief for the Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks.

Bryce Medlock went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the University of South Carolina Union Bantams in hits. Bryce Medlock also hit his first home run of the year earlier in the series.

The Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Chapman had the most chances in the field with eight.

The Catawba Valley CC Red Hawks are ranked 17th in the nation. This is the University of South Carolina Unions 3rd year as a program and their first win over a nationally ranked team.