Andy Hutchings replaced Rackers in the ninth and shut the Gamecocks down, recording his first save of the season. Steve Shippey recorded the loss for the Gamecocks, surrendering two runs on three hits in six innings of work. In earlier action, CofC fell to Western Kentucky, 7-5, in 12 innings. Brian Houdek got the win for the Hilltoppers, while Brett Davey recorded the loss. The Cougars face Jacksonville State on Sunday in the final game of the Charleston Challenge.
First pitch is slated for noon.
DP - Cougars 1. 2B - Delgado. SF - Crompton. PB - Crompton 2. Jacksonville State - inning 1 Padilla struck out looking.