Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill couldn't quite beat Thales Academy Apex on Friday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point defeat they were dealt last Wednesday. The Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill Lion fell just short of the Thales Academy Apex Titans by a score of 3-1. Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill has struggled against Thales Academy Apex recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Burgin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Thales Academy Apex's side, Louie Olsen spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Olsen has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on James Speight, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill's loss dropped their record down to 4-11-1. As for Thales Academy Apex, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill will be playing in front of their home fans against Friendship Christian at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill is facing Friendship Christian at the right time seeing as Friendship Christian is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Thales Academy Apex, they will head out on the road to face off against Neuse Christian Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Thales Academy Apex has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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