Cobras Sweeps the Wasps in Their First Conference Series

Game 1

In a close matchup between Emory & Henry and Coker on February 17, 2024, Coker came out on top with a final score of 3-2. The game was a tight contest with both teams battling back and forth throughout the nine innings.

Coker got on the board first in the 2nd inning with an RBI single by Alex Lazar, followed by another RBI single by Hunter Poole. Emory & Henry responded in the 5th inning with A. Umbach hits a single to right field, scoring two runs and tying the game at 2-2.

In the 7th inning, Coker took the lead once again with Kody Hanna walking and bringing in the go-ahead run. Despite Emory & Henry's efforts to come back, Coker's pitching held strong and secured the win.

Pitching was a key factor in the game, with Benjamin Blackwell of Coker earning the win after pitching 4 innings with 4 strikeouts and no runs allowed. B. Wagner of Emory & Henry took the loss despite a solid performance, pitching 8 innings with 12 strikeouts.

Overall, the game was a close and exciting matchup between the two teams, with Coker ultimately coming out on top with a final score of 3-2. The game was well-attended with 109 fans present at Tom J. New Field, and lasted a total of 2 hours.

Game 2

In a game between Emory & Henry and Coker on February 17, 2024, Coker dominated with a final score of 11-2. Coker's offense was firing on all cylinders, with multiple players contributing to the scoring. Individual standouts for Coker included Ick Cirino, Cameron Ferrell, and K. Hanna, each had multiple hits and RBIs.

Emory & Henry struggled to keep up with Coker's offense, only managing to score one run in the first inning and another in the seventh. J. Foley was a bright spot for Emory & Henry, driving in their only two runs of the game.

On the pitching side, Garrett Dunn of Coker had a strong performance, allowing only one earned run over 4.2 innings. Emory & Henry's pitching staff had a tough day, giving up multiple runs in the second and fifth innings.

Overall, Coker's strong offense and solid pitching performance led them to a convincing victory over Emory & Henry. With this win, Coker started their season off on the right foot, while Emory & Henry will look to bounce back in their next game.