MT PLEASANT, S.C. – College of Charleston baseball lost the series opener to Campbell, 12-7, Friday evening at Patriots Point.
 
CRITICAL POINTS AGAINST CAMPBELL:

• 13 runs were scored between both teams in the first three innings.
• Level at two in the home half of the first, freshman Alex LaCoste ripped a two-run double to the gap, giving the Cougars a 4-2 advantage.
• Sophomore Brent Gibbs started the second with a solo home run over the left field wall, his first collegiate long ball.
• Campbell scored eight unanswered over the final seven frames.
• Graduate Avery Neaves and senior Dariyan Pendergrass both scored two runs in the setback.

 
OF NOTE:

• Charleston slips to 14-17 all-time against Campbell.
• LaCoste made his collegiate debut, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, a double and hit by pitch.
• LaCoste also stole his first career base.
• Redshirt junior Alex Lyon tossed three innings of relief Friday and has recorded at least six outs in nine outings including the last four appearances.
• Neaves extended his streak of crossing the plate to six consecutive games.

 
UP NEXT:
Charleston continues its series with Campbell on Saturday, March 29. First pitch from Patriots Point is set for 2 p.m. Fans can pick up a Sandlot mini poster as part of the Sandlot Day festivities. 
 
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