Spiders Overwhelm Eagles in Lopsided Victory

RICHMOND, Va. (Interstat) — The Richmond Spiders erupted for 13 runs in the first four innings and cruised to a 19-1 win over the Coppin State Eagles on Tuesday evening at Malcolm U. Pitt Field.

Michael Elko led the offensive barrage, going 3 for 3 with two RBIs and three runs scored. Grant Kennedy added two hits and two RBIs, while pinch-hitter Noah Harvey drove in three runs. Seven Richmond pitchers combined on a four-hitter, with Angel SantiagoCruz earning the win after two scoreless innings.

The Spiders (10-7) scored five times in the first inning, capitalizing on an error and two wild pitches. Coppin State (2-10) scored its lone run in the sixth on a double play. Richmond’s 14-hit attack far outpaced the Interstat game simulator’s projection of a 6-2 Spiders win.