Falls Lake can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the NCSSM: Durham Unicorns as the Falls Lake Firebirds made off with an 18-1 victory. Falls Lake's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Micah Smith and Cole Reinhard were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Smith pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Reinhard didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Smith scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Reinhard scored a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kace O'Briant was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Bowers, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Falls Lake pushed their record up to 9-6 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for NCSSM: Durham, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-11.
Falls Lake will be playing at home against Granville Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for NCSSM: Durham, they will head out on the road to challenge Eno River at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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