Vance Charter was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 13-5 defeat at the hands of the Falls Lake Firebirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Vance Charter of the 6-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Vance Charter saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shawn Thomas Journigan, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double. Julius Burke was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Falls Lake's side, Langdon Redford made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Redford has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Redford was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Micah Smith was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kace O'Briant, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Vance Charter's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Falls Lake, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Vance Charter will head out on the road to challenge Falls Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Falls Lake, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 13-5 win vs. Wake Prep Academy on the 19th.
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