CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Interstat) — Eddie Copper struck out nine over six strong innings Friday afternoon, leading Charlotte to a 7-1 victory over Radford at Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium.

Copper allowed just two hits and one earned run, outdueling Radford’s Corey Costello, who did not allow a hit but walked seven over five innings. The 49ers scored two unearned runs in the first inning and broke the game open with a three-run sixth, highlighted by Todd Hudson’s two-run homer. Dawson Bryce drove in two runs for Charlotte, which finished with 11 hits.

The win improved Charlotte to 9-4, while Radford fell to 6-5.