Cobras Take Game 1 at Home Vs. Catawba
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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#14 Catawba
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0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 2 |
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Coker
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1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Hartsville, SC- In a thrilling matchup on April 19, 2024, Coker defeated Catawba with a final score of 6-5. Cobras take game one of the South Atlantic Conference series. With Catawba sitting in the first seed and your Cobras sitting in the second The game featured back-and-forth action, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities.
Catawba got on the board first in the second inning with runs from L. Rogers, C. Bryson, and T. Hubbard. However, Coker quickly responded with a home run from Jaylen Mack and key hits from Cameron Ferrell and Adam Wilkerson to take the lead.
Catawba fought back, tying the game in the sixth inning thanks to another RBI from C. Bryson. However, Coker secured the win in the seventh inning with a go-ahead RBI from C. Ferrell.
Pitching played a crucial role in the game, with Coker's Cooper Thomas earning the win after a strong performance on the mound. On the other side, Catawba's A. Fine took the loss despite a solid effort.
Overall, the game was a display of competitiveness and skill from both teams, with Coker ultimately coming out on top in a close contest. With this win, Coker improved to 27-16 overall and 17-8 in their conference, while Catawba's record moved to 32-12 overall and 19-6 in conference play.
