James Island put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their undefeated season alive. They had just enough and edged the Bluffton Bobcats out 4-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as James Island also won the last time the pair played last Monday.
Michael Hamilton looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, James Island's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Taj Marchand, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
James Island's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-0-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs per game. As for Bluffton, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. James Island will challenge Summerville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. James Island's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Summerville's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bluffton, they will head out on the road to take on Hilton Head Island at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The last five games Bluffton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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