Official Site of the Trojans · May 13, 2023
Trojans Hang On For 7-6 Victory Over Marshall
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. – Entering Friday, The Trojans had turned the 20most double plays in the country with 42. However, none might have been bigger than their 43 in the bottom of the ninth inning to secure a 7-6 win over Marshall Friday night to open the series.
With one out and a run home already, Marshall (16-32, 5-20) looked to tie the game and possibly win with the bases loaded. However, had entered the game in the ninth and got the Trojans (34-17, 14-11) over the finish line inducing a ground ball up the middle, which Tremanye Cobb Jr. and were able to turn in time. Manning earned his eighth save of the season, which continues to pace the Sun Belt.