For the second straight game, Colleton County will face off against Hilton Head Island. The Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Seahawks at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Colleton County is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
Colleton County managed to slip by Hilton Head Island the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Cougars came up short against the Seahawks on Tuesday, falling 11-1. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Hilton Head Island's part, Phoenix Shapiro spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jack Boatwright, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Slater Alsobrook, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Hilton Head Island was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .429. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
The victory snapped Hilton Head Island's losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 4-10 record. As for Colleton County, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8-2.
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