CONWAY, S.C. – It did not take long to set the tone.
Shortstop Brett Coker recorded the first hit of 2023 in the opening inning and followed with a deep home run to left field an inning later.
It was part of a 15-hit, 14-8 win for Middle Tennessee Baseball on Friday over the VCU Rams to commence the season and the Baseball at the Beach showcase at Springs Brooks Stadium.
RHP Jaden Hamm took the run support and pitched a gem to move to 1-0 alongside his team. The junior's final line included 5.