After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Purnell Swett brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They walked away with a 14-9 win over the South View Tigers on Saturday. With that victory, Purnell Swett brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Jacob Chavis was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Chavis was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Easton Oxendine was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Waydan McMillan, who went 2-for-5 with a triple, a run, and a double.
On South View's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jerry Maynor, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Minjae Park, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Purnell Swett's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for South View, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
Purnell Swett will head out on the road to square off against Douglas Byrd at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Purnell Swett is facing Douglas Byrd at the right time seeing as Douglas Byrd is stuck on a 15-game losing streak. As for South View, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Purnell Swett at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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