Baseball Drops Their Double Header Against Belmont Abbey

Game 1

The matchup between Coker and Belmont Abbey on February 3, 2024, resulted in a close game, with Belmont Abbey ultimately coming out on top with a 2-1 victory. Both teams showcased strong pitching performances, resulting in a low-scoring affair.

Belmont Abbey took an early lead in the third inning when J. Whitaker singled to center field, driving in C. Bass. They extended their lead when C. Tucker singled to right field, allowing Whitaker to score. These two runs proved to be enough for Belmont Abbey to secure the win.

Coker's pitchers, G. Dunn and J. Hardy, also performed well, limiting Belmont Abbey to just two runs on eight hits. Dunn pitched three innings, allowing two runs on five hits, while Hardy pitched three innings, surrendering no runs on three hits.

Game 2

In a thrilling college baseball matchup, Belmont Abbey came out on top with a 9-7 victory over Coker. The game took place on February 3, 2024, at Belmont Abbey's home field in Belmont, North Carolina.

Belmont Abbey got off to a strong start, with C. Tucker hitting a home run in the first inning to give his team a 1-0 lead. Coker quickly responded in the second inning when A. Lazar hit a sacrifice fly to bring in I. Cirino and tie the game at 1-1.

The game remained close throughout, with both teams exchanging runs. Coker's H. Poole hit a double in the fourth inning to bring in J. Yarberry and give his team a 2-1 lead. However, Belmont Abbey fought back in the bottom of the fourth, with J. Boyles hitting a triple to bring in C. Burr and tie the game at 2-2. Boyles then scored on a wild pitch to give Belmont Abbey a 3-2 lead.

Belmont Abbey extended their lead in the fifth inning, scoring five runs. J. Boyles walked with the bases loaded, bringing in C. Whitaker to make it 4-2. J. Humphrey then hit a single to bring in two more runs, followed by J. Wilson's single that brought in two more runs. This gave Belmont Abbey a commanding 8-2 lead.

Coker fought back in the sixth inning, with Cameron Ferrell reaching first on an error and advancing to third, allowing Hunter Poole and Alex Lazar to score and cut the deficit to 8-4. Jaylen Mack then hit a single to bring in Ferrell and make it 8-5.

Belmont Abbey added another run in the sixth inning when C. Tucker hit his second home run of the game, extending their lead to 9-5. Coker managed to score two more runs in the seventh and eighth innings, but it wasn't enough to overcome Belmont Abbey's lead. Belmont Abbey would go on to take the series 2-1.