JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Alabama made the most of Coastal Carolina's miscues, scoring nine runs on just three hits to defeat the Chanticleers 9-2 in Game 2 of the JAX College Baseball Classic on Friday night at VyStar Ballpark.
Despite being outhit 5-3, the Crimson Tide (6-0) capitalized on 12 walks, three Coastal Carolina errors, a passed ball and a wild pitch to remain unbeaten. A five-run fifth inning proved decisive as Alabama sent 10 batters to the plate, aided by two walks, a hit-by-pitch and a key two-run single by Caden Norton.
Coastal Carolina (4-2) struggled defensively and on the mound, using five pitchers who combined for 12 walks and three hit batters. Starter
Cullen McKay (0-1) took the loss, allowing two runs (one earned) over four innings while striking out six.
The Chanticleers briefly tied the game 1-1 in the second inning when
Ty Barrango grounded out to second, scoring
Jake Books. Coastal's only other run came in the seventh when
Kaleb Huffman's infield single plated
Dean Mihos.
Alabama's bullpen, led by winning pitcher Luke Fay (1-0), held Coastal scoreless over the final 4 2/3 innings, allowing just three hits and striking out eight.
UP NEXT
Coastal is right back at it on Saturday at noon, facing Ohio State on day two of the JAX College Baseball Classic. A pair of righties, CCU's
Cameron Flukey and the Buckeyes' Chase Herrell will toe the rubber. Ohio State picked up its first win of the season Friday, knocking off NC State in the tournament opener.
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