Churchland lost to Deep Creek back in March of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Churchland Truckers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Deep Creek Hornets. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Churchland.
AJ Boone made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Boone was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Quran Burden was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Deep Creek's side, Bret Gilmore was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
At the plate, Jack Pszczola was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kamron Myers, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Deep Creek was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Churchland only hit no.
Churchland's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Deep Creek, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Churchland will be playing at home against Booker T. Washington at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Churchland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Deep Creek, they will be playing at home against Western Branch at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Western Branch will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Deep Creek surely won't give up without a fight.
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