Baseball Preview: KIPP Collegiate phoenix vs. Overton Wolverines
After two games on the road, KIPP Collegiate is heading back home. They will take on the Overton Wolverines at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
On Thursday, KIPP Collegiate suffered a tough 12-3 defeat at the hands of Overton.
For Overton's part, Daiquan Dixon was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Dixon was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Khamari McElroy, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Julian Tallent, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
KIPP Collegiate's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Overton, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-8.
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