Lake Norman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell 8-5 to the Cox Mill Chargers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lake Norman of the 3-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Gabe Gutter was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Carson Cherry, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two runs.
On Cox Mill's side, Braylon Whitaker made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Whitaker has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Whitaker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other pitching news, Mason Hill looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks every time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Gavin Barber was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Brett Cassell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Lake Norman's loss dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Cox Mill, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-1.
Lake Norman will be playing in front of their home fans against Providence at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Providence will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Lake Norman surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cox Mill, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Bluffton at 6:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Cox Mill's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home while Bluffton has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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