Cannon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 13-2 loss at the hands of the Charlotte Christian Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cannon of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Cannon saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Colin Kieley, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Charlotte Christian's side, Wade Thompson looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, DJ Layton was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Matty Carroll, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Cannon's loss dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Charlotte Christian, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-5.
Cannon will head out on the road to challenge Providence Day at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Providence Day is coming into the match with four straight victories at home, so Cannon will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Charlotte Christian will take on Metrolina Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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