Baseball Recap: Lucy Beckham takes down Myrtle Beach in a playoff battle

By Team Reports Apr 30, 2024, 12:20pm

Baseball Recap: Lucy Beckham Bengals vs. Myrtle Beach Seahawks

Lucy Beckham had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Myrtle Beach Seahawks onto the board and left with a 4-0 victory on Monday.

The result came thanks to Hunter Doyle's shutout, as he gave up just three hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Perrin Ketchin was excellent, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kingston Kolb, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.

Lucy Beckham is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Myrtle Beach, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-10.

Lucy Beckham will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against York at 6:30 p.m. The last three games York has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Myrtle Beach does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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