Campbell extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 2-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Charleston Bluejays. That's two games in a row now that the Camels have lost by just one run.
As for Charleston, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-9. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games.
For Charleston's part, Stewart Coon was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Coon is becoming a predictor of Charleston's success: when he allows at most three earned runs the team is 2-1 (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Coon was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Chason Kearbey was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Charleston is undefeated when Kearbey posts two or more runs, but 2-9 otherwise.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Campbell will face off against New Madrid County Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Charleston, they will take on Cooter at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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