After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Charlotte S, Forsyth Home Educators was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Bishop McGuinness Villains 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Forsyth Home Educators, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Skyler Faircloth looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Josh Reed, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. Eli Hayes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Forsyth Home Educators' victory bumped their record up to 17-3. As for Bishop McGuinness, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forsyth Home Educators will face off against Salem Baptist Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bishop McGuinness, they will head out on the road to square off against Cornerstone Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cornerstone Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.8 runs per game this season.
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