For the second straight game, Socastee will face off against St. James. The Braves will face off against the Sharks at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Socastee has given up an average of 8.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Socastee fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against St. James on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They came up short against the Sharks, falling 11-3. The Braves have struggled against the Sharks recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
For St. James' part, Dylan Victoria tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Victoria has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Luke Kessler, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 4-for-5. What's more, he posted two runs, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brenten Fornal, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
St. James lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Socastee's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for St. James, their record now sits at 8-10.
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