If Chapin was riding high off their 12-2 takedown of Northwestern last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Chapin Eagles fell just short of the Blythewood Bengals by a score of 3-1 on Friday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Chapin in their matchups with Blythewood: they've now lost four in a row.
Ethan von Ahn was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Chapin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Coletti, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and a double. Another player making a difference was Garret Mitchell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Blythewood's side, Johhny Collins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up six Ks.
Chapin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Blythewood, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-2 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chapin will take on Dutch Fork at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Dutch Fork is coming into the matchup with four straight victories on the road, so Chapin will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Blythewood, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Rock Hill at 6:30 p.m. The last three games Rock Hill has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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