Airport not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since March 18, 2024. Everything went their way against the Aiken Fighting Green Hornets as the Airport Eagles made off with a 15-3 victory. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Fighting Green Hornets recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Brice Gillette
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Brice Gillette made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). What's more, he gave up only zero walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other pitching news, Ayden McCauley looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Braden Gross, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Daniel Butts was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Airport was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Airport's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Aiken, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-4.
Looking ahead, Airport will face off against South Aiken at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Aiken, they will challenge Gilbert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Aiken has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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