For the second straight game, Central Cabarrus will face off against Olympic. The Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Trojans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Cabarrus is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
Central Cabarrus lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Olympic, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Tuesday's contest. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 23-1 margin over the Trojans on Tuesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Vikings needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Andre Vaughn made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Central Cabarrus is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Vaughn was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Josh Hardin looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
Garret Black
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Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Garret Black, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carson Fink, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Central Cabarrus was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .611. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Central Cabarrus has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for Olympic, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Olympic's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Central Cabarrus has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. It's a different story for Olympic, though, as they've only averaged .361. Will they be able to contain Central Cabarrus' hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
