Roanoke Rapids scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cape Fear Colts and snuck past 18-16. Roanoke Rapids' win was all the more impressive since Cape Fear was averaging only 4.07 runs allowed on the season.
Gannon Deberry looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, Roanoke Rapids got a massive performance out of RJ Williams, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Shep Fowler was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Cape Fear's side, they got a massive performance out of Mason Hughes, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Jackson, who went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Cape Fear lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Roanoke Rapids' victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Cape Fear, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-4.
Roanoke Rapids will be playing at home against New Bern at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. New Bern is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Roanoke Rapids will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Cape Fear, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Reidsville at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Cape Fear is facing Reidsville at the right time seeing as Reidsville is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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