NEVER OVER: Coastal Carolina's Blake Barthol and Brayden Horton IGNITE EPIC Ninth-Inning Rally

This episode of Locked On Sunbelt dives into a series of dramatic ninth-inning comebacks across the Sun Belt Conference baseball landscape, spotlighting Coastal Carolina's explosive 7-run rally against Arkansas State as the defining moment. The hosts celebrate the Chanticleers' resilience, confidence, and clutch hitting, emphasizing how their ability to win in the final innings has become a hallmark of their season. Other notable rallies include Texas State overcoming Troy in the ninth with a walk-off home run, Georgia Southern defeating South Alabama with a three-run homer, and Georgia State erasing a 5-0 deficit to win 10-5. The episode contrasts these thrilling wins with missed opportunities by JMU, South Alabama, and Arkansas State, highlighting how late-game collapses can derail NCAA tournament hopes. The discussion then shifts to RPI standings, where Coastal Carolina (8th), Southern Miss (12th), and Texas State (26th) emerge as strong contenders for NCAA bids, with Coastal Carolina’s elite non-conference strength of schedule and home-field advantage making them serious national seed candidates. The hosts also reflect on how the Sun Belt’s overall RPI has improved, with bottom-tier teams now in the 150s instead of the 200s, signaling a competitive shift in the conference.