The Lake Norman Copperheads (11-6) scored five runs in the eighth to cap a 12-6 win over the Pineville Pioneers (5-11) on Tuesday.

The Lake Norman Copperheads scored in the eighth on a hit by pitch, a hit by pitch, , and a three-run triple by Eric Tyler.

Tyler had three extra-base hits for the Lake Norman Copperheads.

Lorenzo Wright racked up three RBIs on one hit for the Pineville Pioneers. He.

Justin Evans got the win, running his season record to 2-0. He allowed one run over two innings. He struck out four, walked two and surrendered one hit.

Austin Lawerence (1-1) took the loss for the Pineville Pioneers. He lasted just one inning, walked three, struck out one, and allowed five runs.

The Lake Norman Copperheads were sparked by Samuel Fragale and Tyler, who teamed up for five hits and five RBIs.