South Fork had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Heritage on Friday. The Bulldogs put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 12-0 victory. That looming 12-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Carter Markin tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because South Fork is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-7 otherwise.
Will Vining
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At the plate, Will Vining was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Jake Dober was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
South Fork was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .414. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
South Fork's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Heritage, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Fork will welcome Legacy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Heritage, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Viera at 6:00 p.m. The Hawks will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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