Henderson, NV — The College of Southern Nevada Coyotes delivered a stunning performance on Friday at Morse Stadium, blanking the Eastern Arizona College Monsters 10-0 in a game that was scoreless until the fifth inning. With this win, CSN improves to an impressive 26-4 overall and 14-3 in ACCAC conference play.

Chase Frey continued his undefeated season, improving his record to 6-0 by pitching five innings of near-perfect baseball. He allowed just one hit and struck out nine, completely stifling the Monsters' batters. Frey's dominance on the mound was a critical factor in keeping the game within reach until the Coyotes' bats came alive.

The game remained a pitcher's duel through four innings, with neither team able to break through. CSN's lineup finally erupted in the bottom of the fifth, putting up a remarkable 10 runs to end the game early due to the mercy rule. The inning was highlighted by aggressive base running and clutch hitting, with key at-bats from Harvey Smerdon and Anthony Marnell IV.

Smerdon drove in the first two runs with a double down the right-field line, scoring Kaiden Smaka and Alex Rhynes, who had set the table with a walk and a single, respectively. Marnell IV continued his productive day at the plate with a pair of hits and three RBIs, including a pivotal single that drove in the third run of the inning.

The Coyotes capitalized on a series of walks and a hit by pitch, combined with wild pitches by Eastern Arizona's A. Marquez and S. Sarono, who struggled to find the strike zone in relief of starter B. Napier. Napier was charged with seven earned runs over 4.2 innings, taking the loss for the Monsters.

Jack Wheatley and Alex Rhynes each contributed RBIs in the massive fifth inning, with Rhynes also scoring on a wild pitch to extend the lead. The Coyotes' aggressive approach at the plate and on the bases overwhelmed the Monsters' pitching staff, leading to a total of 10 walks.

The victory not only secures another conference win for CSN but also sets the stage for the series finale, where the Coyotes will aim for a sweep. With their powerful lineup and strong pitching, CSN remains a formidable force in the ACCAC as they continue their pursuit of the championship.