The Durham Charter Lions will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on the Wayne Preparatory Academy Generals at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Durham Charter is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after starting their season on the road. They came up short against Wayne Preparatory Academy on Friday, falling 28-4.
For Wayne Preparatory Academy's part, MASON SAULS and CARSON SMITH made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, SAULS pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, SMITH pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, SAULS got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and two doubles, while SMITH got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, TRENT WILLIAMS was a standout: he got on base in four of his six plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was MICAH THOMPSON, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
Durham Charter might still be hurting after the 28-4 loss they got from Wayne Preparatory Academy when the teams last played on Friday. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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