Baseball Recap: Gray Stone Day has no trouble against Albemarle

By Team Reports Apr 18, 2024, 3:52am

Baseball Recap: Gray Stone Day Knights vs. Albemarle Bulldogs

Gray Stone Day came into Tuesday's matchup having lost 14 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Albemarle Bulldogs with a sharp 10-2 win on Tuesday. Gray Stone Day's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Zach Misenheimer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Misenheimer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Braxton Earnhardt, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.

Gray Stone Day's victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-12. As for Albemarle, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-10.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gray Stone Day is on the road again on Thursday to play Anson at 6:00 p.m. As for Albemarle, they will take on Gray Stone Day at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps