Thomas Sumter Academy took a 14-run defeat the last time they faced off against Dorchester Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Generals narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Raiders 5-4.
Brayden Finan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over seven innings pitched. Finan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
Finan wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rett Jones, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
Thomas Sumter Academy's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Dorchester Academy, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.
Coming up, Dorchester Academy will take on Pinewood Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Thomas Sumter Academy will be paying especially close attention to the Raiders' matchup: after the Raiders face off against St. John's Christian Academy, they'll take on Thomas Sumter Academy again at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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