Delta Charter had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans a 10-0 shutout. Delta Charter might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Evan Hollis made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 18 over six innings pitched. Hollis has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hollis was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ethan Hollis was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Delta Charter's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Aspire Langston Hughes Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Delta Charter has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Humphreys Able Charter at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Delta Charter knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Humphreys Able Charter likes a good challenge. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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