Friday, February 21
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
4:00 PM
College of Charleston
vs
Youngstown State
Cougars Set to Host Youngstown State in Weekend Series
2/20/2020 3:14:00 PM | Baseball
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON (2-1) vs. YOUNGSTOWN STATE (2-1)
Game No. 4 | Friday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant, S.C. | Patriots Point
Game No. 5 | Saturday, February 22 | 2:00 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant, S.C. | Patriots Point
Game No. 6 | Sunday, February 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant, S.C. | Patriots Point
How to Follow the Cougars
Twitter: @CofCBaseball
Live Stats: CofCStats.com
Video: None
Audio: None
Probable Pitchers
Friday | 4:00 pm ET: LHP Jordan Carr (0-0, 4.15 ERA, 7 K) vs. LHP Colin Clark (0-1, 6.75 ERA, 7 K)
Saturday | 2:00 pm ET: RHP Caswell Smith (1-0, 2.25 ERA, 7 K) vs. LHP Colin Floyd (0-0, 2.57 ERA, 7 K)
Sunday | 1:00 pm ET: RHP CJ Czerwinski (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K) vs. RHP Travis Perry (0-0, 18.00 ERA, 3 K)
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The College of Charleston baseball team will welcome Youngstown State to Patriots Point for a three-game series this weekend with both squads looking to build on a 2-1 start to the season. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Weekend Preview
The Cougars and Penguins meet for the 12th time on Friday afternoon to open a three-game series at Patriots Point. Coach Holbrook and the Cougars opened the season with back-to-back wins over Iona before falling to Maryland on Sunday in extra innings. The Penguins took two of three at Houston on the season's opening weekend.
Scouting Youngstown State
Youngstown State was picked fifth in the Horizon League Preseason Poll after posting a 13-41 overall record and a 7-20 league mark last season. The Penguins opened the season with a series win against No. 35 Houston after back-to-back extra inning victories.
Steven D'Eusanio leads the team with two home runs, five RBI and a .462 batting average after going 6-for-13 at Houston. Colin Floyd turned in a superb start on Saturday allowing two runs on two hits and striking out seven in seven innings.
Series History
The Cougars lead the all-time series with Youngstown State, 10-1. Charleston has won the last 10 meetings in the series including a series sweep in 2011 at Patriots Point.
Last Five Games in Series
W, 6-2 2/27/11 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 15-0 2/26/11 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 14-1 2/25/11 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 19-6 3/10/02 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 10-1 3/9/02 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Last Time Out
Maryland rallied for a 4-2 comeback win in an extra inning nail biter on Sunday after scoring twice in the ninth and twice in the 10th. CJ Czerwinski spun five shutout innings in his collegiate debut while Harrison Hawkins went 3-for-5 at the plate.
Senior Sluggers
Seniors Ari Sechopoulos, Harrison Hawkins and Luke Stageberg got off to a strong start to the season over the weekend combining for 14 hits - eight for extra bags - and seven RBI to pace the offense.
Making Their Mark
Several freshmen made the most of their first opportunities at the collegiate level over the weekend including a pair of superb starts by rookie right-handers Caswell Smith and CJ Czerwinski. Smith fanned seven over four one-run innings on Saturday to earn the win while Czerwinski tossed five scoreless frames against Maryland on Sunday.
Freshman shortstop Trotter Harlan delivered four hits and several stellar plays in the hole. Ty Good struck out the side in his first career appearance on Saturday and Joseph Mershon plated two with his first collegiate hit on Saturday as well.
Game Promotions
Kickin Chicken Strikeouts: 10 Strikeouts=Draw one winner who will take home $25 KC cash
Bingo: fans will play throughout the game and will win different prizes for single bingo, "C Bingo" and full card bingo (Bingo "headquarters" will be on the hospitality deck)
Kickin Chicken Cougars Win: When the Cougars win at home, fans can take their ticket stub to Kickin' Chicken to receive $3 off any entrée that night
7th Inning Stretch: Presented by Zack Kelly Agency
Game No. 4 | Friday, February 21 | 4:00 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant, S.C. | Patriots Point
Game No. 5 | Saturday, February 22 | 2:00 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant, S.C. | Patriots Point
Game No. 6 | Sunday, February 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Mt. Pleasant, S.C. | Patriots Point
How to Follow the Cougars
Twitter: @CofCBaseball
Live Stats: CofCStats.com
Video: None
Audio: None
Probable Pitchers
Friday | 4:00 pm ET: LHP Jordan Carr (0-0, 4.15 ERA, 7 K) vs. LHP Colin Clark (0-1, 6.75 ERA, 7 K)
Saturday | 2:00 pm ET: RHP Caswell Smith (1-0, 2.25 ERA, 7 K) vs. LHP Colin Floyd (0-0, 2.57 ERA, 7 K)
Sunday | 1:00 pm ET: RHP CJ Czerwinski (0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K) vs. RHP Travis Perry (0-0, 18.00 ERA, 3 K)
CHARLESTON, S.C. --- The College of Charleston baseball team will welcome Youngstown State to Patriots Point for a three-game series this weekend with both squads looking to build on a 2-1 start to the season. First pitch on Friday is scheduled for 4:00 p.m.
Weekend Preview
The Cougars and Penguins meet for the 12th time on Friday afternoon to open a three-game series at Patriots Point. Coach Holbrook and the Cougars opened the season with back-to-back wins over Iona before falling to Maryland on Sunday in extra innings. The Penguins took two of three at Houston on the season's opening weekend.
Scouting Youngstown State
Youngstown State was picked fifth in the Horizon League Preseason Poll after posting a 13-41 overall record and a 7-20 league mark last season. The Penguins opened the season with a series win against No. 35 Houston after back-to-back extra inning victories.
Steven D'Eusanio leads the team with two home runs, five RBI and a .462 batting average after going 6-for-13 at Houston. Colin Floyd turned in a superb start on Saturday allowing two runs on two hits and striking out seven in seven innings.
Series History
The Cougars lead the all-time series with Youngstown State, 10-1. Charleston has won the last 10 meetings in the series including a series sweep in 2011 at Patriots Point.
Last Five Games in Series
W, 6-2 2/27/11 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 15-0 2/26/11 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 14-1 2/25/11 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 19-6 3/10/02 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
W, 10-1 3/9/02 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Last Time Out
Maryland rallied for a 4-2 comeback win in an extra inning nail biter on Sunday after scoring twice in the ninth and twice in the 10th. CJ Czerwinski spun five shutout innings in his collegiate debut while Harrison Hawkins went 3-for-5 at the plate.
Senior Sluggers
Seniors Ari Sechopoulos, Harrison Hawkins and Luke Stageberg got off to a strong start to the season over the weekend combining for 14 hits - eight for extra bags - and seven RBI to pace the offense.
Making Their Mark
Several freshmen made the most of their first opportunities at the collegiate level over the weekend including a pair of superb starts by rookie right-handers Caswell Smith and CJ Czerwinski. Smith fanned seven over four one-run innings on Saturday to earn the win while Czerwinski tossed five scoreless frames against Maryland on Sunday.
Freshman shortstop Trotter Harlan delivered four hits and several stellar plays in the hole. Ty Good struck out the side in his first career appearance on Saturday and Joseph Mershon plated two with his first collegiate hit on Saturday as well.
Game Promotions
Kickin Chicken Strikeouts: 10 Strikeouts=Draw one winner who will take home $25 KC cash
Bingo: fans will play throughout the game and will win different prizes for single bingo, "C Bingo" and full card bingo (Bingo "headquarters" will be on the hospitality deck)
Kickin Chicken Cougars Win: When the Cougars win at home, fans can take their ticket stub to Kickin' Chicken to receive $3 off any entrée that night
7th Inning Stretch: Presented by Zack Kelly Agency
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