SALISBURY, Md. – In a stunning display of resilience, Salisbury University’s nationally-ranked baseball squad pulled off an incredible comeback victory Friday afternoon, overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat Christopher Newport University 8-7 in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.
The Sea Gulls, ranked seventh nationally and seeded second in the tournament, found themselves in a desperate situation trailing 7-2 with only six outs remaining in the game. However, the team mounted an extraordinary rally, scoring six consecutive runs to complete the dramatic turnaround.
The thrilling conclusion came in the bottom of the ninth inning when Griffin Shirk connected for a walk-off RBI single, sending the home crowd into celebration at Donnie Williams Sea Gull Baseball Stadium. The clutch hit capped off the remarkable comeback against the third-seeded Captains.
The victory advances Salisbury to the championship round of the 2026 C2C Tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive after what appeared to be a certain defeat just innings earlier.
