Charlotte Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 20-10 margin over the Richmond Raiders. With that victory, Charlotte Christian brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
Jack Beard looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jack McGrath, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, six RBI, and a double. Cohen Bettencourt was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
The win was the fifth in a row for Charlotte Christian, bringing their record for this year to 9-4. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs per game. As for Richmond, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-5.
Charlotte Christian will head out on the road to face off against South Mecklenburg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Richmond, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Caldwell Academy at 1:00 p.m.
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