South Aiken came out on top against Aiken on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Thoroughbreds skirted past the Fighting Green Hornets 4-2. The win continues a trend for the Thoroughbreds in their matchups with the Fighting Green Hornets: they've now won four in a row.
Whitt Faulkner
| 03/30/26 @ Gray Collegiate Academy | 6 |
| 03/13/26 vs Batesburg-Leesville | 3 |
| 03/23/26 vs Airport | 2 |
| 04/17/26 vs Midland Valley | 1 |
| 04/07/26 vs Strom Thurmond | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
South Aiken got a great performance from Whitt Faulkner as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 5.1 innings pitched. Faulkner also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Thoroughbreds are 4-2 when he allows at most three earned runs, but 6-11 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nick Starlings, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. South Aiken is 2-1 when Starlings posts three or more RBI, but 8-12 otherwise.
South Aiken's record now sits at 10-13. As for Aiken, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-9.
Looking ahead, South Aiken will be playing at home against Barnwell at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. The Thoroughbreds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warhorses have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season. As for Aiken, they will venture away from home to challenge Batesburg-Leesville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games the Panthers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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