Box Score

Charleston, W.Va.- The Golden Eagles' bats led the way to a commanding opening day victory over Alderson Broaddus, giving the Golden Eagles a 1-0 record to start the season off running. 

The Basics  

Score: Charleston 20 , Alderson Broaddus 5 
Location: Charleston, W.Va. - Welch Athletic Complex 
Records: Charleston (1-0, 0-0 MEC) , Alderson Broaddus (1-4, 0-0 Conf.) 

How it Happened  
Redshirt Senior Jeffrey Wong notched his first win of the 2020 season, going 4.1 innings deep before being relieved by Sophomore, Austin Dzierwa. Wong surrendered only 1 hit and 2 BB which accounted for 1 ER allowed. 

The Golden Eagles offense was on a mission today and came out of the ballgame with an early 5-0 lead after 1. The attack was highlighted by a homer off the bat of Senior, Nick Wilson. 

Alderson Broaddus put 2 runs on the board in the third off a UC fielding error as well as a triple down the rightfield line. 

The Golden Eagles took complete control of the ballgame in the bottom of the third by adding 10 runs to their total, extending their lead, 15-2. The offensive barrage was highlighted by a 2 RBI-Double from Eric Chartier (First collegiate hit), a 3 RBI homerun by Jordan Bailey, and a towering grand slam from Justin Robles over leftfield.  

The ballgame was a great offensive showcase for the Golden Eagles with 7 out of 9 starters notching a hit, 5 of which tallying more than 1 hit. The offense was led by Fillip Smola (5 RBI), Justin Robles (4 RBI) and Nick Wilson (3 RBI) as they each garnered 3 hits apiece. 

Next Up 
The Golden Eagles head to Wingate, N.C. over the weekend to face the Bulldogs in their first away games of the season.