In what's become a running theme this season, Pinecrest gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Union Pines Vikings as the Pinecrest Patriots made off with a 12-4 victory. Pinecrest is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 11 straight.
Bryant Kimbrell and Bohdi Robertson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Kimbrell struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Robertson pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Kimbrell scored two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Robertson scored a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Eythan Reynolds was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Connor Tepatti was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and a run.
Pinecrest has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. As for Union Pines, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-11.
Pinecrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Union Pines, they will head out on the road to take on Richmond at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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