49ers Surge Past Shockers

Box Score

Brady Hamilton WICHITA, Kan. -- Charlotte scored 19 runs over the final five innings to erase an early 4-0 deficit, defeating Wichita State 19-6 on Saturday afternoon at Eck Stadium.

The 49ers (15-8, 1-1) banged out 22 hits, scoring four runs in the fifth, two in the sixth, sixth in the seventh and seven in the ninth after Shocker starter put zeroes on the board in the first four frames.

Charlotte catcher Cale Stricklin finished 4-for-4 with nine RBI, tying a program record. He and Dylan Koontz each homered twice for the 49ers.

Wichita State (16-9, 1-1) used small ball and some sloppy Charlotte defense to break a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth. After doubled and singled…