Cobras Take the Win at Home vs. USC Aiken
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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USC Aiken
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
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Coker
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2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | X | 9 | 8 | 2 |
Hartsville, SC- In a matchup between USC Aiken and Coker on April 16, 2024, Coker emerged victorious with a 9-6 win. USC Aiken got off to a strong start, scoring three runs in the first inning, led by Molinaroli's triple that drove in two runs. However, Coker quickly responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of the first.
The game remained back and forth, with USC Aiken holding a slim lead until Coker tied the game in the fifth inning. Coker then took the lead in the seventh inning, scoring three runs to secure the win.
Molinaroli was a standout performer for USC Aiken, driving in three runs with his triple and single. On the other side, Kody Hanna led Coker with two RBIs.
Pitching-wise, Coker's Collin Breland earned the win, pitching seven strong innings and allowing no runs after taking over in the second inning. USC Aiken's Evilsizor took the loss after giving up three runs in his brief appearance.
Overall, it was a closely contested game that ultimately saw Coker come out on top. USC Aiken put up a good fight, but Coker's strong pitching and timely hitting proved to be the difference in the end.
