USC Union Edges Out USC Sumter in High-Scoring Thriller

In a dramatic and high-scoring baseball showdown, USC Union narrowly defeated USC Sumter 15-14 on February 22, 2025, at Union, SC. The game was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, with both teams displaying explosive offensive performances.

The visiting USC Sumter initially took control in the third inning, capitalizing on USC Union's errors to score four unearned runs. C. McMeans and D. Dampier were instrumental in this early surge, contributing to the team's lead.

USC Union responded swiftly in the bottom of the third, with A. Talarico launching a three-run homer to level the score. The inning continued with USC Union taking a 5-4 lead, demonstrating their resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities.

The game continued in a back-and-forth fashion, with USC Sumter regaining the lead in the fourth and fifth innings, highlighted by H. Moss's solo home run and N. Foster's two-RBI double, pushing the score to 12-5 in favor of USC Sumter.

However, USC Union was not to be outdone. They mounted a comeback in the fifth and sixth innings, narrowing the gap with key hits from G. Underwood and M. Scott, who hit a two-run homer, bringing the score to 12-10.

The eighth inning proved pivotal for USC Union as they surged ahead with a four-run rally, thanks to crucial hits from H. Friend and E. Everett, who drove in multiple runs to give USC Union a 14-12 lead.

USC Sumter fought back in the ninth inning, tying the game at 14-14 with patient at-bats that resulted in walks and pressure on USC Union's pitching staff. However, USC Union's A. Talarico sealed the victory with a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth, driving in J. Jackson to clinch the 15-14 win.

USC Union's victory was marked by clutch performances and timely hitting, ultimately allowing them to edge out their rivals in a thrilling contest.