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Coastal Carolina's Big Night in Auburn
Auburn, Alabama, USASat Jun 07 2025
The Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina had a big night in Auburn. They extended their winning streak to 22 games. This was a big deal because they were playing against the fourth-ranked team in the nation, Auburn. The game was intense and went into extra innings. It was a tough match, but Coastal Carolina came out on top with a 7-6 victory.
The game had its share of drama. It was delayed for nearly two hours due to bad weather. When play resumed, Auburn fought back, but Coastal Carolina held on. The Chanticleers had a strong start, scoring in three straight innings. They hit three home runs in those innings, taking a 5-1 lead.
Caden Bodine was a standout player. He hit two home runs and had three RBIs. His second home run in the 10th inning was the game-winner. Blagen Pado also had a big night, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. Their performance was crucial in securing the win.
The game had some tense moments. In the ninth inning, Auburn had two runners on base with no outs. But Coastal Carolina's pitcher, Matthew Potok, got out of the jam with a strikeout and a double play. In the 10th inning, the Chanticleers' second baseman, Blake Barthol, made a key double play to end the inning and secure the win.
Coastal Carolina's pitching was also strong. Potok held Auburn to one hit in two scoreless innings to earn the win. Ryan Lynch earned his eighth save of the season. On the other hand, Auburn's starter, Samuel Dutton, struggled, allowing six earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings.
The win was a big step for Coastal Carolina. They are now one win away from qualifying for the College World Series in Omaha. It was a tough game, but the Chanticleers showed resilience and determination. They fought back from a delay and a late-game rally by Auburn to secure the victory. It was a night to remember for Coastal Carolina baseball.
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If the game had ended in the sixth inning due to the weather delay, would the outcome have been different?
Could the weather delay have been orchestrated to give one team an advantage?
Did the timing of the homers and key plays suggest any form of pre-planned strategy beyond typical game planning?
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