CHARLESTON, S.C. -  Early runs hindered the Bucs on Tuesday, as they were beaten by The Citadel Bulldogs 11-3 in the third game of a four-game series. 

The Bulldogs (19-19) got things started quickly, as the first five men reached base, including a leadoff home run. That was followed by four-straight hits capped off by an RBI double.

Then, Bucs starter Devin MacWatters forced a double play to end the inning, but not before five runs came around to score. MacWatters lasted just 1.0+ innings, allowing 6 runs on 5 hits. He gave way to Jared Restmeyer, who lasted just 0.1 innings, allowing one run. 

The Bucs (19-21, 11-7 in conference) made three pitching changes in the second inning, with Kaleb Hill being the final substitution. He gave up 2 runs on 3 hits in 2.2 innings pitched, as the Bulldogs took a 9-0 lead into the fourth inning. 

Chandler Tuupo put the Bucs on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning with his team-leading sixth home run of the season. He was pinch-hit for in the bottom of the sixth inning by Kieran Davis, who laced his fourth home run to make it 9-3. Davis finished the night 2 for 2. 

The Citadel added two unearned runs in the eight inning to make it 11-3. Eddie Olsen tied a season high in innings pitched with 4.0 inning, striking out a season-high seven batters. Zac Robinson pitched a scoreless night, striking out two batters. 

Charleston Southern made a total of four errors tonight, and the pitching staff struck out 13 batters. 

On Deck
The Bucs will have the weekend off before returning to Nielson Field on Wednesday, May 3^rd to wrap up the four-game series with The Citadel. The game will be streamed on ESPN+.