May River scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They put the hurt on the Hampton County Hurricanes with a sharp 12-4 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded May River with their most commanding win of the season.
Micah Morgan was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Morgan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, May River let Max Van Esselstyn and Tysen Brasington loose on the outfield. Van Esselstyn scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Brasington scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Tanon Mankowski, who went 1-for-1 with a triple and a run.
May River's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Hampton County, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. May River will take on Providence Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. May River will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Hampton County will take on Burke County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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