Chargers Take Series Win Over Motlow State at Dave Hall Field
The Chargers Baseball team hosted Motlow State this past weekend for a three-game TCCAA series at Dave Hall Field, taking two out of three games in a strong showing.
Game One (Friday): Chargers 10, Motlow State 3
The Chargers opened the series with an explosive 19-hit performance, powering their way to a 10-3 victory. Hutson Miles and Brady Hendrix each went 2-for-4, with Miles driving in three runs. Arturo Rodriguez led the offense with a 3-for-5 day that included a triple and three RBIs. Camden Vaughn also went 3-for-5 with three RBIs, while Cade Hitson matched the effort with a 3-for-5 game that featured a double. Jake Cardin earned the win on the mound, going 8 strong innings with 3 earned runs and 3 strikeouts.
Game Two (Saturday): Motlow State 5, Chargers 0
The Chargers struggled to get the bats going in Saturday's first game, managing just four hits in a 5-0 loss. Adam Jamison took the loss despite a solid outing, pitching 7 innings and allowing just 2 earned runs on 6 hits while striking out 4. Hits came from Hutson Miles, Brady Hendrix, Tyler Jenkins, and Camden Vaughn.
Game Three (Saturday): Chargers 18, Motlow State 2 (5 Innings)
The Chargers bounced back in dominant fashion to close out the series, run-ruling the Bucks 18-2 in just five innings. Hutson Miles scored four times while going 2-for-3, and Cade Hitson continued his hot weekend with a 3-for-3 game including a double and two RBIs. Arturo Rodriguez and Tyler Jenkins both added two hits and multiple RBIs, while Clint Seymore, Tristan Griggs, and Camden Vaughn chipped in with key hits and run production. Dylan Alonso was dominant on the mound, striking out 7 in 4 innings while allowing just 2 hits.
The Chargers hit the road next, traveling to Pellissippi State for a three-game TCCAA series on Friday and Saturday.
The Chargers were thrilled to have former Chargers Baseball Player Michael Rankin to throw out the first pitch on Saturday. Michael played at Columbia State from 1972 to 1973 and was a key memer of one of Columbia State's first World Series team.
