SC Union Dominates USC Sumter with a No-Hitter in a 12-0 Victory

In a commanding performance on April 4, 2025, USC Union secured a decisive 12-0 victory over USC Sumter in a game held in New Rochelle, NY. The game, which lasted just five innings due to the mercy rule, saw USC Union's pitcher J. Heitman deliver a standout performance, pitching a complete game no-hitter.

USC Union set the tone early, with C. Rumsey hitting a two-run homer in the first inning, bringing in R. Bouchard to take an early 2-0 lead. The second inning was particularly explosive for USC Union, where they scored five runs, highlighted by a two-run homer from A. Davis and another two-run homer from C. Rumsey, extending their lead to 7-0.

The offensive onslaught continued in the third and fourth innings. A. Benfield contributed with an RBI double in the third, while B. Stewart hit a two-run homer in the fourth, pushing the lead to 12-0. USC Union's aggressive baserunning and powerful hitting were on full display, with R. Bouchard also stealing three bases during the game.

USC Sumter struggled to find any rhythm against Heitman, who faced only 16 batters, striking out two and allowing no hits or walks. The only blemish was a hit batter, but Heitman otherwise maintained control throughout, efficiently using just 34 pitches, 21 of which were strikes.

On the other side, USC Sumter's pitchers had a challenging outing. L. Hughey, who took the loss, allowed seven earned runs on six hits in just 1.2 innings, while E. Wargel gave up five runs (four earned) on seven hits in 2.1 innings of relief.

The game was a demonstration of USC Union's dominance in both pitching and hitting, as they recorded 13 hits, including four home runs, while committing no errors. In contrast, USC Sumter managed no hits and committed one fielding error.

This victory marks a strong statement by USC Union, showcasing their prowess and setting a high standard for the remainder of the season.