Baseball Recap: Mount Airy finds playoff glory versus Highland Tech

By Team Reports May 14, 2024, 7:53am

Baseball Recap: Mount Airy Granite Bears vs. Highland Tech Rams

Mount Airy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Highland Tech Rams an 8-0 shutout on Friday. Winning may never get old, but Mount Airy sure is getting used to it with their 23rd in a row.

The result came thanks to Kamden Hawks's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Camdyn Easter was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Mount Airy pushed their record up to 23-1 with that victory, which was their 13th straight at home. As for Highland Tech, they now have a losing record at 12-13.

Mount Airy has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Thomasville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mount Airy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. Highland Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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