Cumberland Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Chapel Hill Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-1 last Tuesday.
Gauge Richardson and Carsyn Walker stepped up to the plate in a big way. Richardson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Walker scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Cumberland Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Chapel Hill, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-18-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Cumberland Academy is set to challenge their familiar foe Henderson at 7:00 p.m. on the 22nd. Meanwhile, Chapel Hill will take on rival Spring Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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