Dans honor Eric Coleman after win over Terre Haute Rex

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

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The Danville Dans honored Eric Coleman in a pre-game ceremony on June 2 at Danville Stadium. Coleman, a former player turned coach, was recognized for his contributions to the team over the years. The Dans continued their unbeaten start to the season by securing a 7-5 victory against the Terre Haute Rex, breaking a 5-5 tie with two runs in the eighth inning. Will Burke's triple drove in the go-ahead run, and he later scored. The team also celebrated another win in an 11-inning game against the Decatur Bean Ballers on the following day.

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•Dans remain undefeated, winning 7-5 against the Rex.
•Eric Coleman received a plaque and addressed the crowd.
•Will Burke's triple was pivotal for the winning run.
•Coleman works with young players in Tennessee.
•Dans won 11-inning game against Decatur Bean Ballers on June 3.

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7:18 PMYahoo Sports — PROSPECT LEAGUE BASEBALL: Dans honor Coleman, remain unbeaten

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DANVILLE — For over a decade, Eric Coleman saw close games take place at Danville Stadium. On Friday, he was able to return to the place with so many memories and good friends while his former team continued a unbeaten first week of the season. Coleman returned to be honored in a ceremony in the fourth inning. He was handed a plaque by team owners Rick Kurth and Jeanie Cooke and also addressed ...
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Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 7:18 PM
PROSPECT LEAGUE BASEBALL: Dans honor Coleman, remain unbeaten
DANVILLE — For over a decade, Eric Coleman saw close games take place at Danville Stadium. On Friday, he was able to return to the place with so many memories and good friends while his former team continued a unbeaten first week of the season. Coleman returned to be honored in a ceremony in the fourth inning. He was handed a plaque by team owners Rick Kurth and Jeanie Cooke and also addressed ...

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