
Coastal Carolina Secures 8-2 Victory Over App State in Sun Belt Elimination Game
Coastal Carolina defeated Appalachian State 8-2 in a pivotal elimination contest, highlighted by Darin Horn's dominant relief outing and a 14-hit attack.
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Coastal Carolina defeated Appalachian State 8-2 in a pivotal elimination contest, highlighted by Darin Horn's dominant relief outing and a 14-hit attack.

Ahead of a pivotal elimination game, App State’s offense tops the Sun Belt while key players like Riley Luft and Jalen Seward swing for the fences, as the team seeks to overturn a 21‑6 all‑time series deficit against Coastal Carolina.

The 2026 college baseball regular season concluded after fourteen weeks, spotlighting 69 freshmen and a host of emerging stars across the nation.

Georgia State’s baseball team dropped a 12‑2 decision to Appalachian State on Thursday, with Hunter Carlson driving in two runs. Appalachian State surged with seven runs in the ninth, including a grand slam.

A 12-2 victory over Georgia State secured a top-six seed, set a program win record, and highlighted a cascade of standout performances.

With a strong lineup led by Steven Smith and Gage Peterson, App State looks to lock in a top six seed in the Sun Belt tournament as they face Georgia State in Atlanta. The series carries major implications for both teams' postseason hopes.