The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks lost a thrilling final game against Coppin State Eagles, 17-16, at Joe Cannon Stadium. The Hawks initially led 13-12 before a late comeback by Coppin State clinched the win, ensuring UMES won the series 2-1 overall. Ansel Carson and Diego Aponte had standout performances, contributing significantly to the scoring but ultimately fell short in the last inning.

By the Numbers
  • The Hawks scored 16 runs on 14 hits and three errors.
  • Coppin State tallied 17 runs on 14 hits and three errors.
State of Play
  • Aponte recorded a standout performance, finishing with 4 hits in 5 at-bats and a team-high 6 RBI.
  • The Hawks are now 0-4 in games when they score 10 or more runs this season.
What's Next

The Hawks will return home to face Towson in their next matchup, where fans can follow the action on YouTube and through live stats.

Bottom Line

This nail-biting loss underscores the Hawks' offensive capabilities, but their inability to close out high-scoring games suggests a need for improved pitching strategies moving forward.