Union Native Cade Goings Earns Win Against SWU
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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Southern Wesleyan JV
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5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 2 |
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USC Union
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1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | X | 9 | 6 | 0 |
In a dramatic finish, the USC Union Bantams emerged victorious against the SWU JV team with a 9-7 win on March 3, 2025. The game, held at USC Union, showcased a thrilling comeback by the Bantams, who overcame a five-run deficit to secure the win.
The game began with SWU JV taking an early lead, scoring five runs in the first inning. Key contributions came from Turner and Simonds, who both reached base and eventually scored, aided by a series of walks and errors from the Bantams' pitching staff. The SWU JV team maintained their lead with additional runs in the fourth and fifth innings, thanks to efforts from Turner and Sheriff.
USC Union Bantams, however, chipped away at the lead. In the first inning, Markus Kirksey drove in Josh Jackson to put the Bantams on the board. The second inning saw Justin Skorupski's sacrifice fly bring home Briggs Richards, narrowing the gap.
The turning point came in the sixth inning, where the Bantams capitalized on a series of errors and strategic plays. Skorupski's ground ball led to two runs due to a fielding error by SWU JV's Mitchell. Aiden Talarico and Markus Kirksey added to the score with an RBI single and a bases-loaded walk, respectively. Mason Elrod and Mikey Scott further contributed, driving in runs that allowed the Bantams to take the lead.
SWU JV's pitchers struggled to contain the Bantams' surge, with Worley facing significant challenges in the sixth inning. Despite a strong start, SWU JV could not recover from the Bantams' late-game rally.
On the mound, USC Union's bullpen, including standout performances from Union native Cade Goings and Colin Ingle, who earned the win and save respectively, effectively shut down SWU JV's offense in the final innings.
The game highlighted the resilience and determination of the USC Union Bantams, who maintained their composure and leveraged strategic batting and fielding to clinch the victory. Both teams showcased strong performances, but the Bantams' ability to capitalize on opportunities ultimately secured their win.