For the second straight game, Airport will face off against Brookland-Cayce. The Eagles will venture away from home to challenge the Bearcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Airport is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
Airport took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Brookland-Cayce by a score of 12-9. The high-scoring effort was just what the Eagles needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Brice Gillette made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Cash Epps looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Brayden Dunlap, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Landon Jeffcoat also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Airport's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Brookland-Cayce, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
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