Stockbridge won the last time they faced Hampton and things went their way on Thursday too. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hornets, sneaking past 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Tigers.
Alijah Blount and Dereck Foster were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Blount tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Foster tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Stockbridge: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one hit, but 9-11 otherwise. At bat, Blount went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI, while Foster scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Those three hits gave Blount a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Sam Waters looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Jeremiah McGeachy
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Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jeremiah McGeachy, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Casey McBride, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Stockbridge now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Hampton, they dropped their record down to 4-16 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stockbridge will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Locust Grove at 5:55 p.m. on the 14th. As for Hampton, they will venture away from home to challenge The Grace Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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