Southern Wake Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 21-2 walloping at the hands of the Chatham Charter Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Southern Wake Academy of the 18-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Chatham Charter's part, Brandon Rives made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Rives was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aidan Allred, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Tyner Williams, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Southern Wake Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Chatham Charter, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Southern Wake Academy will head out on the road to take on River Mill at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. River Mill is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Southern Wake Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Chatham Charter, they will head out on the road to challenge Triangle Math & Science at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Chatham Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13 runs per game this season.
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