In what's become a running theme this season, Baptist Prep gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Cutter-Morning Star Eagles with a sharp 17-1 victory. The win was just what Baptist Prep needed coming off of a 13-6 defeat in their prior contest.
Hutch Finton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Finton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Titus Yager, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Aaron Fielder, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Baptist Prep now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Cutter-Morning Star, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baptist Prep will take on Atkins at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Baptist Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.1 runs per game this season. As for Cutter-Morning Star, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Conway Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Conway Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Cutter-Morning Star's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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