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.
Yes, But

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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.
What's Next

East Carolina will close out its homestand with a non-conference showdown against NC State next Tuesday.

Bottom Line

East 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.