CHARLESTON, SC – The Citadel Bulldogs baseball team is reportedly facing an NCAA inquiry following their overwhelming 22-3 triumph over UT-Martin, a game in which they scored 14 runs in a single inning. Sources close to the investigation suggest the NCAA is looking into whether such a lopsided victory, particularly one featuring an explosive seventh inning, violates newly proposed “sportsmanship parity” clauses designed to prevent “unnecessary competitive dominance.”

“While we applaud competitive spirit, there’s a fine line between winning and, frankly, just showing off,” stated NCAA spokesperson Brenda Carmichael, speaking anonymously to protect her identity from angry alumni. “Our goal is to foster an environment where every participant feels valued, not utterly humiliated. A 14-run inning, against a team that is clearly trying their best, raises red flags about the intent behind such a performance.”

Head Coach Tony Skole of The Citadel, when reached for comment, reportedly just sighed deeply and muttered something about “kids just wanting to hit the ball.” Critics, however, argue that allowing players to continue scoring runs after a significant lead has been established sets a dangerous precedent. “At some point, you have to ask yourself, ‘Are we here to play baseball, or are we here to psychologically dismantle our opponents?’” questioned Dr. Evelyn Reed, a sports ethics expert at the University of Southern North Dakota. “The answer, in this case, seems disturbingly clear.”

The Bulldogs could face sanctions ranging from forfeiture of the offending runs to mandatory participation in a sensitivity training program focused on “empathetic run-scoring.”