After a string of five wins, Charlotte S's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of the Charlotte Latin Hawks by a score of 2-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Charlotte S has scored all season.
JJ Harrell was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Charlotte S saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cole Pinion, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Charlotte S didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Charlotte Latin only tossed four.
On Charlotte Latin's side, Graham Blanton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tommy Beason, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Charlotte S's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Charlotte Latin, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a massive bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Charlotte S will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Mallard Creek at 1:00 p.m. Charlotte S is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Charlotte Latin, they will head out on the road to square off against Myers Park at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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