Coastal Carolina Softball Dominates Marshall with Home Runs
The Coastal Carolina softball team used the long ball effectively to defeat Marshall Thundering Herd, 7-1, in the series opener in Huntington, West Virginia.
By the Numbers- Coastal Carolina's record: 28-18, 8-8 Sun Belt
- Marshall's record: 20-22, 6-10 in league play
- Coastal Carolina took the lead in the top of the third inning with Ava Hampton scoring the first run.
- In the top of the fourth, Delaney Keith hit a home run, followed by a solo home run by Iyanla De Jesus.
- Riley Zana and Georgia Hood contributed to Coastal's lead with key hits, including a home run by Hood.
- Raelee Brabham secured her 20th win, becoming one of six Chants with 20+ wins in a season.
- The second game of the series is scheduled for tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET.
Coastal Carolina softball team will face Marshall in the second game of the series at 2 p.m. ET tomorrow.
Bottom LineCoastal Carolina's strategic use of the long ball led to a dominant 7-1 victory over Marshall, further solidifying their standing in the Sun Belt league and setting the stage for continued success in upcoming games.
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