Nine hits, and just two runs. That was it as the Sharks fall in Columbia 3-2 Monday night.

Daniel Cropper's(UNC-Wilmington) lone mistake cost the Sharks as he surrendered a two run home run after a hit batsmen in the sixth to make it 3-2. Cropper threw seven strong giving up just three runs, striking out a season high 11 batters.

The Sharks could not cash in lead doubles in the fifth or sixth then squandered their best scoring chance leaving two on in the top of the eighth.

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With a win tonight in the last game of the half number one, the Sharks can seal a winning record against one divisional foe in the first half.

Losers of nine of their last ten headed into the contest, the Sharks have a 3-2 edge through the first five games against the Blowfish, but have yet to win at Capitol City Stadium.

For the Sharks, Daniel Cropper, the last Wilmington pitcher to get a win, will make his road debut on the mound in Columbia.

From tales of first half troubles, to the story of a stopper by the name of Cropper, with even a quick look at the clock, "Shark Bits" takes you inside the Wilmington Sharks today.

The first half may be ending, but your journey as a Sharks insider is just hitting its stride. To help stay the course, here is your latest edition of "Shark Bits."