CONWAY, S.C. — Domenico Tozzi blasted two home runs and
Jacob Morrison remained unbeaten on the mound as No. 21 Coastal Carolina rolled to an 11-1 run-rule victory over Marshall on Thursday night at Springs Brooks Stadium. The win came in front of a season-high crowd of 4,073 fans.
Tozzi launched a pair of two-run homers — one in the fourth and another in the sixth — and added a walk in a 2-for-3 night at the plate. The freshman designated hitter accounted for four RBIs as the Chanticleers (28-10, 12-4 Sun Belt) improved to 15-3 at home.
Morrison (7-0) continued his dominant run on the mound, tossing six innings of three-hit ball while allowing just one run and striking out six. The senior right-hander lowered his ERA to 2.28 and has now pitched at least six innings in four of his last five starts.
Blake Barthol and
Wells Sykes also fueled the offense. Barthol finished 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBIs, while Sykes reached base three times, scored twice, and added an RBI double in the seventh to end the game early.
Dean Mihos notched three hits and an RBI and added his sixth stolen base of the season.
The Chanticleers broke open a 3-1 game with a four-run sixth inning and ended it early with another four-run outburst in the seventh, capped by
Ty Dooley's two-run single and Sykes' walk-off double.
Marshall (18-20, 6-10 SBC) managed just three hits — including a solo home run by catcher Nolan Wilson — and committed one error. Starting pitcher Bryce Blevins (3-5) was tagged for six runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings.
The series continues Friday at 6 p.m. ET.
NOTEBOOK
• MONSTER NIGHT FOR TOZZI:
Domenico Tozzi's two-homer game was the first multi-homer performance of his career and made him the second Chanticleer to post a multi-HR game this season. He now has five home runs and 25 RBIs in 2025.
• MORRISON STAYS PERFECT:
Jacob Morrison improved to 7-0, the most wins in the Sun Belt Conference. He has thrown five or more innings in seven of nine starts this season.
• DOUBLE-DIGIT DOMINANCE: The 11-run output marked the 12th time this season Coastal Carolina has scored 10 or more runs in a game. The Chanticleers are averaging 9.4 runs per game at home.
• BIG-TIME CROWD: The attendance of 4,073 marked the largest home crowd of the season at Springs Brooks Stadium.
UP NEXT
• The Chants continue a three-game set vs. Marshall at Springs Brooks Stadium Friday and Saturday.
• Games times are set for 6 p.m. ET Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday.
• Watch on ESPN+ or listen to the Chanticleer Sports Network or via the Chanticleer Mobile App.
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