Baseball Recap: Chardon Hilltoppers vs. South Rebels
Chardon stacked a fourth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. They blew past the South Rebels 11-3. Winning may never get old, but Chardon sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Daniel Joaquin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Joaquin has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Joaquin was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Stone Fawcett was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Charlie Clark was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
Chardon's win bumped their record up to 8-4. As for South, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chardon will take on North at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Chardon is facing North at the right time seeing as North is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for South, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Gilmour Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Gilmour Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something South surely won't give up without a fight.
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