For the second straight game, Cumberland Academy will face off against Chapel Hill. The Knights will take on the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Considering Cumberland Academy has lost 12 straight at home (dating back to last season) and Chapel Hill four straight on the road, this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.
Cumberland Academy came up short against Chapel Hill on Tuesday, falling 12-1.
For Chapel Hill's part, Trevor Brooks made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Those 11 strikeouts gave Brooks a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Quentin Cagle was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Riley Underwood was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Chapel Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cumberland Academy only posted an OBP of .176.
Chapel Hill moved to 5-18-1 with that win, which also ended their ten-game losing streak. As for Cumberland Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-19.
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