Gompers Prep Academy had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-12 to make it five. They lost 16-4 to the High Tech NC Raptor. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raptor this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-1 back in April.
As for High Tech NC, their victory bumped their record up to 12-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by six runs or more this season.
For High Tech NC's part, Aiden Butler and Xavier Salvatore made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Butler pitched three innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Salvatore pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in strikeouts (three). At the plate, Butler went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and four RBI, while Salvatore got on base in two of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases. Salvatore is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dylan Shelton, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Sakowski, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Gompers Prep Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for High Tech NC, they will be playing at home against Bayfront Charter at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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