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Georgia Southwestern's Espinoza Shines in Win Over Former Team
Espinoza tosses complete game, leads Hurricanes to 6-3 victory over USC Aiken
Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:50pm
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Derek Espinoza, who spent the previous three seasons at USC Aiken, delivered a standout performance against his former program on Saturday, tossing the first complete game of his collegiate career to lead Georgia Southwestern to a 6-3 victory over the Pacers in a Peach Belt Conference matchup.
Why it matters
Espinoza's dominant outing against his former team showcases his growth as a pitcher and the Hurricanes' ability to rally from an early deficit to secure an important conference win.
The details
Espinoza allowed just one earned run across nine innings while striking out five without issuing a walk. The Pacers jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but the Hurricanes chipped away and broke through with a five-run eighth inning to take the lead and ultimately win the game.
- Espinoza tossed the first complete game of his collegiate career on Saturday afternoon.
- GSW improved to 15-10 overall and 8-3 in conference play, while USC Aiken slipped to 17-8 and 7-4 in the PBC.
The players
Derek Espinoza
A right-handed pitcher who spent the previous three seasons at USC Aiken before joining Georgia Southwestern, where he delivered a standout complete game performance against his former team.
Georgia Southwestern Hurricanes
The college baseball team that defeated USC Aiken 6-3 in a Peach Belt Conference matchup.
USC Aiken Pacers
The college baseball team that lost to Georgia Southwestern 6-3 in a Peach Belt Conference matchup.
What’s next
GSW will look to secure the series victory on Sunday afternoon as the Hurricanes wrap up the three-game conference set against USCA at 1 p.m.
The takeaway
Espinoza's dominant performance against his former team showcases his growth as a pitcher and the Hurricanes' ability to rally from an early deficit, highlighting the competitive nature of the Peach Belt Conference.
