BALTIMORE – Seven different Coppin State players registered at least one hit during a 9-6 setback to UMBC in a non-conference baseball game at Alumni Field Wednesday night.
Leading Coppin State's offense was senior
Alejandro Hernandez, who had a pair of hits, including a double. It was Hernandez's first multi-hit game of the season.
Jeffrey Fitch and
George Dragon delivered RBI singles in the third-inning that helped the Eagles pull to within, 3-2. During a three-run fifth inning, the Eagles got a sacrifice fly from
Bryant Miranda and RBI singles from
Randal Mendez and
Lance Montano.
Later in the game, Miranda drove in his 17th run of the season with an infield single. It was Miranda's fourth multi RBI game of the season.
Jesse Kraft was active on the bases as walked twice, singled and scored a pair of runs.
The pitching combination of
Chris Estrada and
Desean Rabb combined to allow one run over the final 4.2 innings.
Coppin State returns to action this weekend when it hosts Delaware State in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) three-game series. It will be the Eagles' final home series of the season. Coppin State will celebrate Alumni Day Saturday afternoon and Senior Day on Sunday.
