Athens Drive scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the East Chapel Hill Wildcats. With that win, Athens Drive brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Elliott Essic tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Troy Daniels and Nathan Bunch did most of the damage at the plate: Daniels went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Bunch scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hansel Diaz, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Athens Drive's victory bumped their record up to 6-3-1. As for East Chapel Hill, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Athens Drive will face off against Broughton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Broughton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Athens Drive's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for East Chapel Hill, they will head out on the road to challenge Northern Durham at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northern Durham is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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