USC Union Triumphs Over Gaston College with a 7-2 Victory

On March 8, 2025, at Sims Legion Park, USC Union secured a decisive 7-2 victory over Gaston College in a thrilling baseball matchup. The game, attended by 277 spectators, showcased the prowess and strategic play of USC Union, led by standout performances from A. Talarico and C. Bay.

USC Union initiated their scoring in the second inning, capitalizing on a series of errors and a wild pitch by Gaston College. H. Friend's strategic sacrifice bunt, coupled with M. Scott's advancement, set the stage for an early lead. E. Everett's groundout further extended their advantage, and Friend scored on a wild pitch, bringing the score to 3-0.

In the fourth inning, B. Richards added to USC Union's lead with a solo home run. Gaston College attempted a comeback in the same inning when J. Toberman hit a solo home run, narrowing the gap to 4-1.

However, USC Union's A. Talarico and H. Friend each delivered solo home runs in the fifth and sixth innings, respectively, further extending their lead. Gaston College's B. Crabtree answered with a solo home run in the sixth inning, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.

Talarico sealed the victory for USC Union with another home run in the seventh inning, bringing the final score to 7-2.


- **A. Talarico** was a standout player for USC Union, hitting two home runs and driving in two RBIs.
- **H. Friend** contributed significantly with two runs, including a solo home run and a sacrifice bunt that led to an RBI.
- **B. Richards** added to the offensive power with a solo home run.
- **C. Bay** delivered a strong pitching performance, going the distance with 7.0 innings, allowing just four hits and two earned runs while striking out eight batters.