Baseball Recap: James Kenan Tigers vs. Kinston Vikings
James Kenan can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They never let the Kinston Vikings onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. James Kenan's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hansley McGee made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). McGee was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Cal Avent was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Paxton Smith, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2.
James Kenan's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-13. As for Kinston, they dropped their record down to 1-16 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. James Kenan will take on North Lenoir at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kinston, they will head out on the road to challenge Southwest Onslow at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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