Shaw proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 13) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Heritage Hawks 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Raiders have posted since February 22nd.
Kingston Long
| 03/22/25 @ Heritage | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Sumter County | 2 |
| 03/04/25 @ Spencer | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Smiths Station | 1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Kendrick | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Kingston Long was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Shaw's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 7-9 when he doesn't). Dylan Lockhart was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Shaw now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Heritage, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shaw will host Carver at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Carver has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 22 runs per game on average), something Shaw will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Heritage, they will welcome Redan at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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