Bucs drop 5-2 decision to Gardner-Webb

Chris Krogmeier had two hits for Bucs

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Gardner-Webb broke open a close game with a three-run sixth and went on to a 5-2 victory over Charleston Southern in baseball action at Buccaneer Field on Friday.

Gardner-Webb's Joey Testa had three hits, scored three runs and had a two-run triple to pace the Bulldogs in their 10-hit attack. Testa also had a pair of doubles on the day. Catcher Blake Lalli added three hits for the Bulldogs.

Matt Tafazzoli earned the victory, allowing one run over six innings. Kyle Kamppi pitched the final three innings, allowing one run (unearned).

For Charleston Southern, starter Josh Evans fell to 0-3 despite his best outing of the season. Evans allowed three runs (two earned) in 5 1/3 innings. Centerfielder Chris Krogmeier and leftfielder Justin Fyle had two hits each for the Bucs. CSU managed only seven hits on the day and left 12 runners on base.

Charleston Southern returns to action on Saturday, hosting Hofstra at noon.