Morehead State tops Marshall in back-and-forth slugfest
HALDEMAN, Ky. (Interstat) — Morehead State overcame a six-run deficit to beat Marshall 9-6 on Tuesday at Allen Field, improving to 23-20. Ian McCubbin’s three-run homer and Brayton Coomer’s three-run shot keyed a seven-run third inning that erased a 6-0 Marshall lead. Evan Bottone had three hits and two RBIs for the Thundering Herd (19-24). Mason Onate homered and drove in two runs. Morehead State pitchers combined for five scoreless innings, with winner Ethan Davis allowing one earned run over three innings. Marshall outhit the Eagles 9-7 but grounded into three double plays. Jacob Vanover and Cody Luttrell each tossed two scoreless innings in relief. The game remained tied until the sixth, when a throwing error allowed the go-ahead run to score.