Terriers rally late to defeat Centralia

Two-run single in the seventh inning sparks comeback victory

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:14am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic action on the field.The Terriers' thrilling comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments in close games.Carbondale Today

The Terriers baseball team staged a late-inning comeback, scoring two runs in the seventh inning on a single by Tyler Karayiannis to tie the game against Centralia. The Terriers went on to win the game, overcoming an earlier deficit.

Why it matters

The Terriers' comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to rally in high-pressure situations, an important quality for a team looking to make a deep postseason run.

The details

With the Terriers trailing Centralia late in the game, Tyler Karayiannis came through with a two-run single in the seventh inning to knot the score. The Terriers were then able to complete the comeback and secure the win, demonstrating their mental toughness and clutch hitting in a close contest.

  • The game took place on April 4, 2026.
  • Karayiannis' game-tying hit came in the seventh inning.

The players

Tyler Karayiannis

A key hitter for the Terriers who delivered the game-tying single in the seventh inning.

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What they’re saying

“That hit in the seventh was huge for us. It really sparked the team and got us going when we needed it most.”

— Tyler Karayiannis, Terriers Player

The takeaway

The Terriers' comeback victory showcases their ability to stay resilient and capitalize on key moments, a trait that could serve them well as they look to make a deep postseason run.