Preview: Chatham Charter Knights vs. Uwharrie Charter Eagles
The Chatham Charter Knights will head out on the road to square off against the Uwharrie Charter Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Chatham Charter put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They won by a run and slipped past Providence Grove 8-7.
Cassie McKeithan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). McKeithan was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI.
In other batting news, Ella Ingle was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Maggie Rippe, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Uwharrie Charter never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 1-0 win over Eastern Randolph. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Uwharrie Charter has scored all season.
Mollie Bulla spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Katelyn West, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Chatham Charter's record now sits at 4-0. As for Uwharrie Charter, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Chatham Charter has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Uwharrie Charter struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.7 per game. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Chatham Charter suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Uwharrie Charter in their previous meeting back in April of 2017. Can Chatham Charter avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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