The Chapin Eagles will venture away from home to face off against the Spring Valley Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Chapin will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
On Monday, Chapin beat Brookland-Cayce 7-2.
Tyler Graham looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Caden Reeves was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Bobby Gummere also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Chapin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matches they've averaged 8.8.
Mid-Carolina hit Spring Valley with a four-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings fell just short of the Rebels by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since April 19, 2024.
Jayden Williams was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Spring Valley's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-2 (and 3-10 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Braden Lawton, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Chapin's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Spring Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-12.
Chapin might still be hurting after the 7-1 defeat they got from Spring Valley when the teams last played back in March of 2015. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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