Clover Hill gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They blew past the Lafayette Rams 14-7.
Carson Hupp made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Keller Williams looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Carter Burcume
| 03/12/25 vs Lafayette | 3 |
| 04/30/24 @ Huguenot | 2 |
| 05/07/24 vs James River Midlothian | 1 |
| 04/25/24 vs Midlothian | 1 |
| 04/15/24 @ Prince George | 1 |
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Carter Burcume, who scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Hine, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clover Hill will face off against Matoaca at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lafayette, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Thomas Dale at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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