Coker Softball Falls in Doubleheader at Wingate

Coker Softball Falls in Doubleheader at Wingate

WINGATE, N.C.- The Coker University softball team fell in its conference doubleheader at Wingate on Wednesday (Mar. 24). The Cobras lost game one 4-2 and game two 9-1 in five innings.

Game One

Wingate's Haley Cashwell got things started with a bunt single to third base, advancing to second base on a throwing error before coming around to score to give the Bulldogs the 1-0 lead. Wingate would tally two more runs to extend its lead. Makayla Cuthbertson bumped a bunt single to third base, going on to steal second and advance to third on a wild pitch to bring it home on Chloe Pelham's RBI groundout. Kayla Oswell scored Coker's final run on a solo shot to center, bringing the game to its final score. 

Five different Cobras finished with one hit apiece. Hannah Fisher notched one strikeout. 

Game Two

Wingate jumped out to a 5-0 lead before Ava Jay slammed an RBI double to left field to send Mikayla Goodwin home. The Bulldogs tallied four more runs to claim the victory.

Jay and Goodwin finished with one hit apiece. 

The Cobras will return home to host Limestone on Thursday (Mar. 25) for a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader. First pitch of the doubleheader is set for 2:00 p.m., with video and live stats available at www.cokercobras.com.