Harker Heights Knights split series with Copperas Cove

Pitcher Seth Martin tosses 2-hitter in 5-1 win to even district matchup

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:19am

The Harker Heights Knights baseball team split their District 12-6A series with Copperas Cove, winning the second game 5-1 behind a complete-game two-hitter from pitcher Seth Martin. Nate Brown and Cannon Culp each drove in a pair of runs for the Knights.

Why it matters

This district matchup between two local rivals was an important game in the race for the playoffs, as both teams look to secure a postseason berth. The Knights' win evened the season series and kept them in contention in the competitive district.

The details

In Tuesday's game, Harker Heights pitcher Seth Martin was dominant, allowing just two hits and one run over the complete game. Offensively, Nate Brown and Cannon Culp each had two RBIs to power the Knights' 5-1 victory over Copperas Cove.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Seth Martin

The Harker Heights pitcher who tossed a complete-game two-hitter in the win.

Nate Brown

A Harker Heights player who drove in two runs in the victory.

Cannon Culp

A Harker Heights player who also drove in two runs in the win over Copperas Cove.

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What’s next

The two teams will meet again later in the district schedule as they continue their battle for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

This win was an important bounce-back for the Harker Heights Knights, who were able to even the season series with their district rival Copperas Cove. The strong pitching performance from Seth Martin and timely hitting from Brown and Culp were key factors in the Knights' victory.