Darlington never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Wilson on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 11-5 margin over the Tigers. The Falcons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by six runs or more this season.
Kenneth ?KJ? Skipper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Darlington is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 3-7 otherwise.
Shane Oliver
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On the hitting side, Shane Oliver was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Chad Rubin, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Darlington's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8. As for Wilson, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Darlington will host Hartsville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wilson, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Florence at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers are facing the Bruins at the right time seeing as the Bruins are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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