After only one run in their last game, South Atlanta made sure to put some runs up on the board against Cristo Rey Atlanta on Monday. The South Atlanta Hornets blew past Cristo Rey Atlanta 12-4. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Hornets' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jamario White and Antonio Stone were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, White pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Stone pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. The dominant performance also gave White a new career-low in earned runs (zero). At bat, White scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Stone scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jeremiah White was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Nelson Head was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
South Atlanta always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cristo Rey Atlanta only posted an OBP of .300.
The victory made it two in a row for South Atlanta and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Atlanta will venture away from home to square off against North Clayton at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, they will head out to challenge Cottage at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Cristo Rey Atlanta is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
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