Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask North Myrtle Beach). They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Socastee Braves on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Chiefs in their matchups with the Braves: they've now won seven in a row.
Noah Nance looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits any time he's pitched this season.
Gabe Priest
| 03/28/25 @ Socastee | 6 |
| 03/24/25 @ Socastee | 1 |
| 03/19/25 @ Conway | 1 |
| 03/08/25 vs Palmetto | 1 |
| 03/07/25 vs Cheraw | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gabe Priest, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Sawyer Smith was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
North Myrtle Beach always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .641. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
North Myrtle Beach pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Socastee, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Coming up, North Myrtle Beach will be playing in front of their home fans against Carolina Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Carolina Forest's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so North Myrtle Beach's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Socastee, they will venture away from home to challenge Myrtle Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Socastee is facing Myrtle Beach at the right time seeing as Myrtle Beach is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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