Preview: Chula Vista Learning Community Charter Cobras vs. High Tech NC Raptor
The Chula Vista Learning Community Charter Cobras will be playing at home against the High Tech NC Raptor at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They suffered a rough 12-1 defeat at the hands of High Tech SD two weeks ago. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Chula Vista Learning Community Charter in their matchups with High Tech SD: they've now lost seven in a row.
Meanwhile, High Tech NC came into Monday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past St. Joseph Academy 12-10. The victory was just what High Tech NC needed coming off of a 14-3 defeat in their prior match.
Matthew Larkin and Dylan Shelton were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Larkin struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Shelton struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). At the plate, Larkin scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Shelton went 5-for-5 with five stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Xavier Salvatore and Cooper Parsons did most of the damage at the plate: Salvatore scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Parsons scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter skirted past High Tech NC 6-5 in their previous meeting back in May of 2019. Will Chula Vista Learning Community Charter repeat their success, or does High Tech NC have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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