Game 1
Wise, VA- In a matchup between Coker and UVA-Wise on March 16, 2024, UVA-Wise came out on top with a 4-2 victory. The game saw strong performances from both teams, but ultimately UVA-Wise secured the win.
The scoring started in the first inning when UVA Wise's Nick Badgett hit a home run to left field, giving his team an early 1-0 lead. The score remained close throughout the game, with UVA-Wise adding to their lead in the fifth inning with a single from DJ Dickson that brought Badgett home.
In the seventh inning, Jake Weaver extended UVA Wise's lead with a home run down the left-field line, making it 3-0. Coker fought back in the eighth inning, scoring two runs off a sacrifice fly from Jaylen Mack and a single from Corbin Wright.
However, UVA-Wise responded in the bottom of the eighth with a home run from Cole Harness, securing the 4-2 victory. Pitcher Justin Snider had a strong performance for UVA Wise, pitching seven scoreless innings and earning the win. Hunter Anderson came in for the final two innings to earn the save.
Overall, it was a hard-fought game between the two teams, but UVA Wise came out on top with a solid offensive and defensive performance.
Game 2
The UVA-Wise baseball team secured a 3-0 victory over Coker in game 2. The win improved UVA-Wise's record to 9-16 overall and 6-5 in the SAC, while Coker now has a record of 15-10 overall and 8-6 in conference play.
The game was a pitching duel, with UVA Wise's Daniel Kanagy earning the win after tossing 5 scoreless innings, allowing just 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 3. Braden Hamilton and Spencer Powell combined to pitch the final 2 innings to secure the shutout, with Powell earning the save.
Offensively, UVA-Wise was led by Morgan Miller, who had 2 RBIs on a single in the 4th inning. Jeb Hurst also contributed with an RBI triple in the 5th inning. DJ Dickson and Nick Badgett each scored a run for UVA Wise.
Conversely, Coker had a hard time getting their offense going, managing just 3 hits in the game. Garrett Dunn took the loss on the mound after giving up 2 runs in 4 innings of work.