Rapides can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past the Alexandria Country Day Tigers 15-1. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Rapides has managed all season.
Craig Chamberlain made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Chamberlain has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Chamberlain was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Rapides let Noah Hoyt and Phoenix Peart loose on the outfield. Hoyt went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Peart scored four runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Gatlin Kinman, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Rapides' win bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Alexandria Country Day, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Rapides will be playing at home against Simpson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Alexandria Country Day, they will head out on the road to face off against Monterey at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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