TEACH Homeschool took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Forsyth Home Educators, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Beach Breakers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hawks on Thursday, sneaking past 9-7. The Beach Breakers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Jordan Pyles looked comfortable as he pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jack Thompson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
TEACH Homeschool's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Forsyth Home Educators, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Coming up, TEACH Homeschool will head out to square off against Wake County HomeSchool at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Beach Breakers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Forsyth Home Educators, they will take on Central Virginia Homeschool Athletic Association at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The Patriots' pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so the Hawks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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