Vance Charter is on a six-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Eno River a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Vance Charter Knights will take on the Eno River Bobcats at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Vance Charter will be strutting in after a win while Eno River will be coming in after a loss.
Vance Charter scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They blew past Granville Central 10-1. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
The team relied heavily on Larson Brewer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. 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. Austin Dethmers was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Eno River suffered a tough 9-2 defeat at the hands of Vance Charter on Monday.
Cooper Philipps put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over 5.2 innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Philipps was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double.
Vance Charter's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Eno River, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Vance Charter has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Eno River struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Vance Charter took their victory against Eno River in their previous matchup on Monday by a conclusive 9-2. Does Vance Charter have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eno River turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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