Pisgah scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past the Raleigh Lions 16-3. Considering Pisgah has won six matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Payne Henley looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Aiden Swales was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ryder White, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Raleigh's side, Ryder Ivy was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Eli Eason was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Even though they lost, Raleigh hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pisgah struck out six times.
The victory (which was Pisgah's fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-7. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs per game. As for Raleigh, they now have a losing record at 8-9.
Pisgah will have a chance to go back-to-back against Raleigh: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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