Fairfield 3, at Coastal Carolina 5

CONWAY, S.C. (Interstat) — The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers capitalized on a disastrous sixth inning by the Fairfield Stags, erasing an early three-run deficit with a five-run frame fueled by errors to win their season opener 5-3 on Friday evening at Springs Brooks Stadium. The Stags stunned the home crowd by striking quickly against Coastal Carolina starter Cameron Flukey. Leadoff hitter Liam Nomura and Matt Bucciero launched back-to-back home runs in the top of the first inning, providing Fairfield with immediate momentum and a 3-0 lead. That advantage held firm as Fairfield starter Ben Alekson navigated early traffic. Coastal Carolina loaded… Read more...