KENNESAW, Ga. (Interstat) — Cooper Hinson’s two-run homer in the fourth inning powered the Marshall Thundering Herd to a 5-2 victory over the Evansville Purple Aces on Friday afternoon at Fred Stillwell Stadium. Evansville took an early 2-0 lead in the first on an RBI double by W. Pennington, but Marshall responded. A. Havrilla hit a solo shot in the fourth before Hinson’s go-ahead blast later in the inning. Marshall added two unearned runs in the fifth. Evansville’s R. Haire hit a solo homer in the ninth for the final margin. Marshall pitchers limited Evansville to six hits. The Thundering Herd improved to 1-0, while the Purple Aces fell to 0-2. The teams meet again Saturday.