Trinity Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill Lion by a score of 7-6. Trinity Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
William Ayers made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill's side, Ryland Burgin made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Burgin was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Daniel Stepp and Dalton Burgin did most of the damage at the plate: Stepp went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI, while Burgin scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Burgin is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
Trinity Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-11-1.
Trinity Academy will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wake Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. Wake Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Burlington Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Burlington Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season.
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