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Simpson College Baseball Drops Opener at Coe
Storm look to bounce back in doubleheader after 8-6 loss to Kohawks
Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:51pm
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Despite several rallies, the Simpson College baseball team fell just short in an 8-6 loss to Coe to open American Rivers Conference play. Coe struck first with four runs in the second inning, but Simpson answered in the fifth with RBI doubles. After Coe pushed the lead back to four in the bottom of the inning, the Storm responded again with two runs in the sixth on RBI singles. Bryson Gibson delivered RBI singles in both the seventh and ninth innings, but Coe had an answer each time Simpson closed the gap.
Why it matters
This early conference loss puts Simpson in a tough spot as they look to compete for the American Rivers title. The Storm will need to rebound quickly with a doubleheader against Coe today to avoid falling behind in the standings.
The details
Coe (12-6, 3-1 A-R-C) struck first with four runs in the second inning, but Simpson (9-7, 0-1 A-R-C) answered in the fifth with RBI doubles from Jacob Roberts and Drew Carlson to cut the deficit in half. After the Kohawks pushed the lead back to four in the bottom of the inning, the Storm responded again with two runs in the sixth on RBI singles from Sam Campin and Kasey Carter. Bryson Gibson delivered RBI singles in both the seventh and ninth innings, but Coe had an answer each time Simpson closed the gap. Easton Dunwoody took the loss on the mound, striking out seven over 7.1 innings of work.
- The game took place on March 28, 2026.
The players
Coe
The Coe Kohawks baseball team, who defeated Simpson 8-6 in the opening game of American Rivers Conference play.
Simpson College
The Simpson College baseball team, who fell just short in an 8-6 loss to Coe in their conference opener.
Jacob Roberts
A Simpson College baseball player who hit an RBI double in the fifth inning to help the Storm cut Coe's lead in half.
Drew Carlson
A Simpson College baseball player who hit an RBI double in the fifth inning to help the Storm cut Coe's lead in half.
Sam Campin
A Simpson College baseball player who hit an RBI single in the sixth inning to help the Storm respond to Coe's lead.
What’s next
Simpson will look to bounce back with a doubleheader against Coe today as they try to avoid falling behind in the American Rivers Conference standings early in the season.
The takeaway
This early conference loss puts Simpson in a tough spot, but they have an immediate opportunity to rebound with a doubleheader against Coe. The Storm will need to find a way to close out close games if they want to compete for the American Rivers title this season.
