Greenville Tech Charter proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 18) but on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Carolina Academy Trojans 10-8. This was payback for Greenville Tech Charter, who suffered a 10-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
For Carolina Academy's part, Chris Batista put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Batista has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Batista was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Batista wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Alston, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Stelios Karambasis was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Even though they lost, Carolina Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Greenville Tech Charter's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Carolina Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Greenville Tech Charter will square off against Landrum at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenville Tech Charter is facing Landrum at the right time seeing as Landrum is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Carolina Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Broome at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carolina Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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