Coppin State Overpowers Spartans in Windy Conditions

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State baseball team struggled to contain an explosive offensive performance by Coppin State on Friday, dropping the first game of the conference series 20-6. With strong winds carrying fly balls deeper throughout the afternoon, the game featured four total home runs from both the Spartans (9-24, 5-11 NEC), and the Eagles (7-19, 6-10), two by each squad. The Spartans struck first with two runs in the first inning, thanks to RBI hits by Manny Jackson and Collin Curry . A four-run fourth frame thrust Coppin State ahead 4-2, before Curry gave Norfolk State another advantage...