Barron Collier lost to Gulf Coast back in February, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Cougars walked away with an 11-8 win over the Sharks. Considering the Cougars' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Barron Collier got a great performance from Andrew Maroney as he pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only two hits.
Alan Overmyer
| 03/18/26 @ Gulf Coast | 2 |
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At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alan Overmyer, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Jonathan Hernandez-Carr was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Barron Collier and bumps their season record up to 9-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.5 runs over those games. As for Gulf Coast, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Barron Collier will head out to square off against Aubrey Rogers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 8 runs per game this season. As for Gulf Coast, they will take on Golden Gate at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Sharks their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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