Harrogate, TN – The Lincoln Memorial baseball team returns to the friendly confines of Lamar Hennon Field this weekend for a pivotal South Atlantic Conference series against the Coker University Cobras. The three-game set is scheduled to begin with a single game on Friday, March 13, at 6 PM, followed by a Saturday doubleheader featuring starts at 1 PM and 4 PM. The Railsplitters enter the match up looking to protect their home turf and improve upon an impressive 14-9 overall record and an 8-4 mark in conference play. They face a Coker squad that arrives in Harrogate with a 6-16 overall record and a 5-7 standing in the South Atlantic Conference, making this a crucial weekend for both programs as they jockey for position in the league standings.
Offensively, Lincoln Memorial has been powered by a deep and efficient lineup that currently boasts a collective .299 batting average. Gabe Gray has been the engine of the offense, leading the team with a .389 average and 37 hits while starting every game this season. He is flanked by the consistent production of Brady Morse and Caleb Jordan, who are hitting .347 and .345 respectively. Morse has proven to be a reliable run producer with 24 runs batted in, while Jordan leads the team in stolen bases with seven. The Railsplitters also feature significant power and on-base capabilities from Peyton Mullannix and Kevin Fernandez, with Mullannix drawing 19 walks to help maintain a .427 on-base percentage. Additionally, Nick Kaelin has provided a massive spark in limited action, hitting .464 with a slugging percentage of .750 through ten starts.
The Railsplitter pitching staff has also shown great resolve this season, posting a team earned run average of 5.14 while striking out 183 batters over 198 innings. Adrian Smith has anchored the rotation with a 3.51 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 25.2 innings of work, while Payton Armour has provided stability over a team-high 32.2 innings. Out of the bullpen, the duo of Bradric Helton and Lucas Smith has been exceptionally effective, combining for six wins. Helton carries a 3-0 record and a 3.86 ERA, while Lucas Smith leads the team with three wins and 16 strikeouts in relief appearances. Easton Barnett remains a vital late-inning weapon for the staff, having already secured two saves while maintaining a high strikeout rate through 24 innings.
This weekend series represents a significant opportunity for Lincoln Memorial to build on their 8-4 conference record as they enter the middle stretch of the season. The Railsplitters have displayed a balanced attack all year, averaging over six runs per game while showing the defensive discipline necessary to win tight contests. With the home crowd behind them, the team aims to utilize their speed on the basepaths and their depth on the mound to overcome a hungry Coker team.
WATCH: Railsplitters v. Coker (Game 1)
WATCH: Railsplitters v. Coker (Doubleheader)
LIVE stats: Railsplitters v. Coker (Game 1)
LIVE stats: Railsplitters v. Coker (Game 2)
LIVE stats: Railsplitters v. Coker (Game 3)
