Coker Baseball Keeps it Rolling at Home

In a close match-up on February 7, 2024, Coker defeated Chowan with a final score of 6-5. The game took place at Tom J. New Field and had an attendance of 65 people. The game lasted for 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Chowan started strong with a run in the fourth inning when R. Bellamy grounded out to second base, allowing Bartholomew to advance to third and E. Rumaldo to score. However, Coker quickly responded in the bottom of the fourth with a run of their own. Kody Hanna was picked off at second base, but Cameron Ferrell managed to score, tying the game at 1-1.

Chowan took the lead again in the fifth inning when D. Amancio singled to center field, bringing G. Santana home. Coker answered back in the bottom of the fifth with a single from Ian Miller, allowing Ick Cirino to score. Luke Peterson walked, bringing Hunter Poole to second base, and Jacob Yarberry to third base. This gave Coker a 3-2 lead.

Chowan made a comeback in the seventh inning when E. Rumaldo doubled to right field, bringing in 2 runs and giving Chowan a 4-3 lead. Bartholomew singled to center field, allowing E. Rumaldo to score, extending Chowan's lead to 5-3.

Coker fought back in the seventh inning when H. Poole singled to right field, bringing J. Yarberry home and closing the gap to 5-4. Coker tied the game in the eighth inning when Donavan Frayer advanced to third base and C. Ferrell scored on a wild pitch. The game-winning run came in the eighth inning when I. Cirino stole second base and D. Frayer stole home, giving Coker a 6-5 lead.

Pitching played a crucial role in the game, with Aaron Diaz starting for Coker and pitching 4 innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits and striking out 3 batters. Cooper Thomas and Jacob Hardy also contributed to Coker's victory on the mound.

For Chowan, P. Driggers started the game and pitched 3 innings, not allowing any runs and only giving up 1 hit. However, the bullpen struggled, allowing Coker to come back and take the win. B. Bausas, GGurganious, and P. Krack all appeared on the Chowan mound.

This victory for Coker improves their record to 3-2.