The Shorter Hawks delivered a striking offensive performance, defeating Chowan 18-13 in a high-scoring game that marked the start of their final home series of the season. With this victory, the Hawks improved to 13-22 overall and 5-20 in conference play. The game saw a dramatic shift in momentum, as the Hawks overcame an early five-run deficit, highlighted by key plays from Drake Cobb and Griffin Rowe. Despite a resilient effort from Chowan, the Hawks maintained their lead through power hitting and strategic plays. Head Coach Wes Timmons noted the team's improved health and offensive output, while stressing the need for consistency on the mound.

By the Numbers
  • The Hawks scored 18 runs, tying their season high.
  • Drake Cobb hit a solo home run and totaled four RBIs in the game.
  • Michael Barron hit his sixth home run of the season.
State of Play
  • The Hawks are looking to continue their offensive momentum in the remaining games of the series.
  • Logan Bryson will start the next game after a strong previous outing against Erskine.
What's Next

The Hawks aim to secure the series win with the next game scheduled for tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. EST, while also targeting a potential sweep in the final game of the series. All matches will be streamed live.

Bottom Line

Shorter鈥檚 explosive offensive display sets a positive tone for the series, but the team must address pitching inconsistencies to ensure continued success moving forward. Coach Timmons emphasizes the importance of building on this performance while solidifying their pitching strategy.