It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Christ Church Episcopal ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Belton-Honea Path Bears. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cavaliers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Bo Lowrance and Carter Phillips were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Lowrance pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Phillips tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. At the plate, Lowrance scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Phillips scored a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alex Drake, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. JW Whisenhunt was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
Christ Church Episcopal was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Christ Church Episcopal's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Belton-Honea Path, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Christ Church Episcopal will challenge Walhalla at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Belton-Honea Path, they will head out to square off against Easley at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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