Spartanburg Day unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Oakbrook Prep Knights by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.
Matty Lyle and Coleman Tolbert stepped up to the plate in a big way. Lyle scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Tolbert scored two runs and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jackson Harris was another key player, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
The win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Looking ahead, Spartanburg Day will venture away from home to take on Greenwood Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oakbrook Prep, they will face off against High Point Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oakbrook Prep's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so High Point Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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