For the second straight game, Brookland-Cayce will face off against Airport. The Bearcats will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Eagles at 6:30 p.m. Brookland-Cayce has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since the 3rd.
On Tuesday, Brookland-Cayce came up short against Airport and fell 12-9.
For Airport's part, Brice Gillette made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Gillette has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Cash Epps looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brayden Dunlap, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Braden Gross, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Airport pushed their record up to 17-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Brookland-Cayce, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-14.
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