CONWAY, S.C. (Interstat) — Coastal Carolina capitalized on a decisive four-run sixth inning to defeat Fairfield 5-3 on Friday evening at Springs Brooks Stadium.

The Stags (0-1) opened with back-to-back first-inning home runs from L. Nomura and M. Bucciero. The Chanticleers (1-0) were held scoreless until the sixth, when they sent nine batters to the plate. They scored four unearned runs, taking the lead on a two-run fielding error by the Fairfield right fielder.

Both teams finished with seven hits. Fairfield grounded into two double plays. Coastal Carolina pitchers, including key performances from Darin Horn and Cameron Flukey, blanked the Stags after the first. The Chanticleers overcame a 79.4% pregame win probability. The teams continue their series Saturday with a doubleheader.