Southern Connecticut baseball staged a remarkable comeback, scoring seven runs in their final at-bat to beat American International, 9-8, with Spencer Chard hitting a walk-off three-run home run. The Owls, now 8-19 overall and 5-13 in the Northeast-10 Conference, were down by as much as 8-2 before rallying for the win, while AIC fell to 10-20 overall and 6-12 in conference play. Chard's heroics capped a thrilling game that saw the team bounce back after an early 6-0 deficit.

By the Numbers
  • Spencer Chard's decisive three-run homer came with the Owls trailing by two runs in the bottom of the 9th.
  • Brennan Staubley finished the game with a 3-for-5 performance, including a two-run single preceding Chard's home run.
State of Play
  • The Owls initially trailed 6-0 after AIC's strong offensive start, with three runs in the 2nd and 3rd innings.
  • Southern's pitching rebounded in the later innings, with Harry Roy and Jake O'Connor combining for two shutout innings prior to the 9th.
What's Next

Southern Connecticut will face off against Adelphi for a four-game NE10 series this weekend, aiming to build on this comeback victory to gain momentum in the conference.

Bottom Line

The Owls' remarkable comeback against AIC showcases their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. The victory is a critical boost for the team as they look to turn their season around in upcoming matches.