Atlantic Collegiate Academy's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They blew past the Hilton Head Island Seahawks 14-5. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Atlantic Collegiate Academy considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Justin Sheffield was a standout: he got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of John Mishoe, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Hilton Head Island's side, Landon Schwartz made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Connor McCabe, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
The victory got Atlantic Collegiate Academy back to even at 4-4. As for Hilton Head Island, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Atlantic Collegiate Academy will take on Pike County Central at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hilton Head Island, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Battery Creek, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Battery Creek hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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