Baseball Recap: T.W. Andrews Red Raiders vs. Morehead Panthers
T.W. Andrews lost against Morehead in Monday's first game, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result in Monday's second game. The T.W. Andrews Red Raiders wound up on the wrong side of a tough 18-3 walloping at the hands of the Morehead Panthers. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for T.W. Andrews in their matchups with Morehead: they've now lost six in a row.
For Morehead's part, Jackson Berger and Cooper Hines were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Berger pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Hines struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). At the plate, Berger scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Hines scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Berger has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Lucas Brooks was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zachary Grogan, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
T.W. Andrews' loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Morehead, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 16-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. T.W. Andrews' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on McMichael at 5:00 p.m. in Friday's first game. Morehead will take on Southwest Guilford at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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