Chapin blew River Bluff out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Thursday River Bluff got their revenge. The Eagles fell just short of the Gators by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Eagles have suffered since April 5, 2024.
Cooper Derrick
| 04/03/25 vs River Bluff | 2 |
| 03/27/25 @ Lexington | 1 |
| 03/20/25 @ Dutch Fork | 0 |
| 03/15/25 @ Mid-Carolina | 1 |
Chapin got a good showing from Cooper Derrick, who tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Derrick has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances.
Chapin's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for River Bluff, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Chapin and River Bluff should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps South Carolina Rankings. The Eagles will square off against Brookland-Cayce at 6:30 p.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (9 vs. 111). Meanwhile, River Bluff (ranked 13th) will meet Fairfield Central (ranked 190th) at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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