Champion scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Memorial Red Devils as the Champion Golden Flashes made off with a 16-1 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Champion with their most commanding win of the season.
Dylan Howell and Carter Chapin were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Howell pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Meanwhile, Chapin struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Howell scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Chapin scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Howell has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Shane Hixson was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Carson Fife was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
On Memorial's side, Duan Reynolds made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-2.
Champion's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Memorial, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Champion didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-1 victory vs. Brookfield on the 18th. As for Memorial, they will head out on the road to challenge Champion at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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