It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Purnell Swett had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over the Richmond Raiders. Purnell Swett might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won nine games by six runs or more this season.
Richmond's batters probably weren't too happy with Jacob Chavis, who pitched a no hitter and racked up nine Ks (he gave up four walks).
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bladdon Hammonds, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Purnell Swett pushed their record up to 17-9 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Richmond, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 14-10.
Purnell Swett will challenge Holly Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holly Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. Richmond does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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