Darlington hasn't had much luck against Cheraw recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Falcons will host the Braves at 6:00 p.m. Darlington has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Hartsville hit Darlington with a six-run fourth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons lost 13-3 to the Red Foxes. The Falcons have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Chad Rubin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, Cheraw waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Knights. The Braves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
Nick Gordon was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Terrence Blackmon was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Cheraw pushed their record up to 19-3 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Darlington, their loss dropped their record down to 5-10.
Darlington might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Cheraw in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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