Baseball Splits Doubleheader With Shepherd
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker baseball team split a doubleheader on Saturday (Feb. 12) against visiting Shepherd University. The Rams took game one 11-3 before the Cobras shutout Shepherd in the second game 2-0 to get their first win of the season.
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - The Coker baseball team split a doubleheader on Saturday (Feb. 12) against visiting Shepherd University. The Rams took game one 11-3 before the Cobras shutout Shepherd in the second game 2-0 to get their first win of the season.
In game two, both squads were held off of the scoreboard until the fourth inning. Senior Jackson Williams drew a one out walk, freshman Brady Jeffcoat singled through the left side, and sophomore Kody Hanna doubled down the left field line to give Coker the 1-0 lead. The Cobras would add another in the fifth inning when Ashby Vining doubled, moved over to third on an Andrew Scudder sacrifice bunt, and came in to score on Phill Griffor's RBI fielder's choice to make the score 2-0.
Junior Chris Watkins spun a gem on the mound, as he went six scoreless innings only giving up two hits in the process and punching out six Rams batters. Senior Triston Fowler came in for the save in the seventh inning, as he struck out the side to clinch the victory for the Cobras.
The Cobras will be back in action on Wednesday (Feb. 16) when they host UNC Pembroke. First pitch is scheduled for 2pm, with live video and statistics available at www.cokercobras.com.