Watson’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Lifts Coastal Carolina in Extras

CONWAY, S.C. (Interstat) — Rex Watson launched a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 10th inning Friday, lifting Coastal Carolina to a 10-6 victory over East Carolina in a nonconference baseball game at Springs Brooks Stadium.

The Chanticleers (8-5-1) erased a six-run deficit, tying the game on Blake Barthol’s two-run single in the eighth. Watson’s one-out blast off Sean Jenkins scored four, completing the comeback.

East Carolina (7-6-1) built its early lead with a six-run eighth, highlighted by Michael Kalinich’s two-run homer. Pirates starter Ethan Norby allowed three earned runs over six innings but took a no-decision. Coastal Carolina starter Luke Jones yielded one earned run over 6 2/3 innings.