High Tech NC came into Monday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-10 victory over the St. Joseph Academy Crusaders on Monday. The win was just what High Tech NC needed coming off of a 14-3 loss in their prior game.
Matthew Larkin and Dylan Shelton made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Larkin struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Shelton struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). At the plate, Larkin scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Shelton went 5-for-5 with five stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Xavier Salvatore and Cooper Parsons did most of the damage at the plate: Salvatore scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Parsons scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On St. Joseph Academy's side, Mathew Adams was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI. Khalil Cammayo was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
High Tech NC's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for St. Joseph Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Chula Vista Learning Community Charter the next time they take the field. High Tech NC will head out to face Chula Vista Learning Community Charter at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, while St. Joseph Academy will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on Monday.
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