Vance Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Franklin Academy Patriots. Vance Charter was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Franklin Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February.
Julius Burke made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Larson Brewer, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Vance Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Franklin Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vance Charter will square off against Knightdale at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Vance Charter is facing Knightdale at the right time seeing as Knightdale is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Franklin Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Oxford Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oxford Prep is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Franklin Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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