After losing to Southern Lab the last time they met, Slaughter Community Charter decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Slaughter Community Charter Knights were the clear victor by a 22-7 margin over the Southern Lab Kittens.
Jack Gilkison and Carson Chaney made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Gilkison pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned run or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Chaney struck out nine batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Gilkison scored two runs while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances, while Chaney got on base in two of his six plate appearances with four RBI and two runs.
In other batting news, Slaughter Community Charter got a massive performance out of Ty Ford, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with four runs, a triple, and two RBI. Carson (Turbo) Baxter was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Slaughter Community Charter's win bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Southern Lab, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-4 record this season.
Slaughter Community Charter will look to defend their home field on Monday against Thrive Academy at 4:00 p.m. Slaughter Community Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season. As for Southern Lab, they will head out on the road to challenge Ascension Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Ascension Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Southern Lab's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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