Box Score CLARKSDALE- East Mississippi rolled into Eddie C. Smith Sportsplex with hopes of slowing CCC's recent momentum Tuesday afternoon. Both teams had similar 4-8 records entering the matchup, but the Tigers would scratch and claw their way to a 9-2 and 9-8 victory.

In the 1st game, Coahoma grabbed an early lead. The Tigers scored on a 2-RBI single by Marquellus Edgeston in the first inning. In the second, the Tigers made big plays; securing an RBI single by Joe Gee, two walks by both Edgeston and Kyler Johnson, and a wild pitch during Deonteau Rieves' at-bat. 

Coahoma put the game away in the eighth inning; cutting any hope East Mississippi had of rallying. Zac Gilder came through with a 2-RBI double, followed by Edgeston cleaning up with an RBI double for Coahoma.

On the other side of the ball, Gage Nyman led East Mississippi with three hits in three at-bats. 

Jaxen Forrester took the loss for East Mississippi; surrendering six runs on four hits over six innings, striking out five. 

Jerod Bronson pitched Coahoma to victory. He allowed two hits and two runs over two innings, walking zero. Eduardo Munoz and Justin Fisher entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Munoz recorded the last 20 outs to earn the save. 

Coahoma racked up nine total hits on the day. Edgeston, Gilder, and Gee each managed multiple hits respectively. Edgeston went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Tigers. 

In the 2nd game, Coahoma defeated East Mississippi 9-8, thanks to a walk-off single in the latter part of the game. The Tigers were down 8-7 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Joe Gee hit a game-winning 2-RBI single.

"Last week Northwest intentionally walked me, and I really wanted a chance to walk off. I had my chance this week, and I wanted to do it," said Gee. "This team is the best fighting team I ever played with. They do not quit, and we fight in every inning."

East Mississippi (11-17, 4-10 MACJC) scored four runs in the second inning taking a 5-0 lead. Their offensive firepower was led by Luke Miller, Anthony Hickman, and William Garriga, whom each had RBIs in the inning. 

Coahoma bounced back with RBI singles by Edgeston and Alexis Rodriguez. Gilder continued his career day with a 2-RBI single tying the game 5-5. He had three hits with 5 RBIs. East Mississippi's Walker Kelly walked in a runner with the bases loaded; allowing the Tigers to take their first lead of the game at 6-5.

The Lions battled back in the fifth inning and took a 7-5 lead. Luke Miller delivered a 2-RBI double for EMCC.

A botches pickoff attempt by the Lions resulted in Matt Newcomb scoring for the Tigers; tying the game 7-7.

The Lions took back the lead 8-7 in the seventh inning with Nyman securing an RBI double.

Both teams were offensively strong at the plate as Coahoma collected nine hits and East Mississippi 13 in the high-scoring affair.

Garriga, Miller, Gage Nyman, and Ja'Coby Cole all collected multiple hits for East Mississippi.

Weston Acey took the loss for East Mississippi. He lasted one and one-third innings; allowing one hit and two runs while striking out two. Wesley Grantham started the game for East Mississippi; lasting three and one-third innings, allowing five hits and five runs while striking out two. 

Rafael De Leon earned the win for Coahoma. He allowed 13 hits and eight runs over seven innings, striking out five. 

Edgeston led the Tigers with two hits in three at-bats. 

"I want every win for these guys because they fight for each other," said Coahoma Head Coach Lee Hodge. "We need some scouts down here to sign these players. Our players can hit with anyone in the country. When they are dialed in and their approach is right, they can get after it."

Coahoma goes to (18-14, 6-8 MACJC) on the season. They will continue MACJC Conference play against Copiah-Lincoln Community College. The game is set for 12 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018, at Eddie C. Smith Sportsplex. It will be part of a doubleheader followed by game two at 3 p.m.

The game will broadcast live at www.coahomasports.com/watch. Pregame will be at 11:55 a.m.