RiverDogs extend season-opening win streak to two

Former Hanahan standout Trey Pooser earns win as team bounces back from 0-3 start

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:56am

A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a baseball game, with sharp geometric shapes and vibrant team colors representing the RiverDogs and their rivals.The RiverDogs' recent winning streak has injected new energy and optimism into the team's season.Hanahan Today

The Charleston RiverDogs baseball team extended their season-opening win streak to two games with a victory on Sunday. Taitn Gray drove in four runs, while former Hanahan High School standout Trey Pooser picked up the win on the mound for the RiverDogs, who had started the season 0-3 before turning things around.

Why it matters

The RiverDogs are an important minor league affiliate for the Tampa Bay Rays, so their early-season performance is closely watched by the parent club. After a rough start, the team has now won two straight, providing a boost of momentum and optimism for the rest of the campaign.

The details

Taitn Gray, the RiverDogs' starting first baseman, had a big day at the plate, driving in four runs to lead the offense. Meanwhile, Trey Pooser, a former star pitcher for nearby Hanahan High School, earned the win on the mound for Charleston. The RiverDogs had started the season 0-3 before turning things around with back-to-back victories.

  • The RiverDogs won their second straight game on Sunday, April 9, 2026.
  • The team had started the season 0-3 before their current two-game winning streak.

The players

Taitn Gray

The RiverDogs' starting first baseman who drove in four runs in Sunday's win.

Trey Pooser

A former standout pitcher for Hanahan High School who earned the win on the mound for the RiverDogs.

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What’s next

The RiverDogs will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they take on their division rivals, the Greenville Drive, on Tuesday.

The takeaway

After a rough start to the season, the Charleston RiverDogs have now won two straight games, providing a much-needed boost of momentum and optimism for the rest of the campaign as they look to climb the standings in the South Atlantic League.