Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

Carson-Newman Edges USC Aiken In Big Seventh Inning Rally

Carson-Newman scored six runs in the seventh to erase a five run deficit and claim a 7 5 victory over USC Aiken. Deron Walraven drove in two with a fly ball to center and Deron Lankford hit a two run homer as Carson-Newman surged ahead before USC Aiken answered with a three run bottom of the inning. Beau Whitenack mishap opened the frame for Carson-Newman but USC Aiken tied it in the ninth on a Chris Harrington two run single, only to see Carson-Newman take back the lead on Lankford’s second homer and late hits. Johnson pitched well early for USCA but allowed the decisive rally in the seventh, ending with nine batters sent to the plate.