ECU Pirates No. 9 Sweep Shockers in Doubleheader: Series & Standings Update
East Carolina's No. 9 baseball team displayed resilience by scoring 11 unanswered runs in each game of a doubleheader to sweep Wichita State, securing a series victory and maintaining a share of the top spot in the American Athletic Conference standings.
By the Numbers- East Carolina (31-8, 11-4 AAC) completed its fifth series sweep of the season.
- Wichita State (21-20, 7-8 AAC) suffered a series sweep at the hands of East Carolina after sweeping them last season.
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State of Play- East Carolina sits at 31-8, their best record through 39 games since 2004.
- The team has 20-2 record at Clark-LeClair Stadium, including an 8-1 mark in conference play.
- The Pirates have secured 13 come-from-behind victories this season.
- Ryley Johnson extended his on-base streak to 37 games.
- Up Next: East Carolina will face NC State in a non-conference game on Tuesday.
East Carolina will close out its homestand with a non-conference showdown against NC State next Tuesday.
Bottom LineEast Carolina's impressive sweep against Wichita State showcases their ability to overcome deficits and maintain a strong position in the conference, solidifying their status as a formidable contender in college baseball.
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