After flying through the air last Friday against Southside, Carolina Academy found its feet on the ground again. The Carolina Academy Trojans fell just short of the Greenville Tech Charter Warriors by a score of 10-8 on Monday. Carolina Academy was given its own dose of medicine in this game, as Greenville Tech Charter seemed not to have forgotten its loss the last time the teams met in February.
Even if Chris Batista didn't win, he hit and pitched big. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters in 4.1 innings and allowing only one earned run (one earned run) on two hits. Batista has been consistent lately, not giving up more than two walks in four consecutive innings pitched. Batista was also very active at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base on two hits in four at-bats.
Batista wasn't the only one to make solid contact; four players had at least one hit. One of those players was Aidan Alston, who reached base three times in five at-bats while scoring three runs and stealing three bases. Stelios Calambasis was also a contributor, going 1-for-3 and stealing two bases.
Even though they lost, Carolina Academy had hits in the alley and finished the game with three doubles. This is the most doubles they have achieved all season.
The loss to Carolina Academy dropped their record to 4 wins and 10 losses. As for Greenville Tech Charter, their win ended a five-game home drought dating back to last season and improved them to 3-9.
Both teams will have to travel on the road for their upcoming games. Carolina Academy will face Bloom on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Bloom enters this game on a three-game winning streak at home, so Carolina Academy will have to stop a team with momentum. As for Greenville Tech Charter, they are scheduled to depart for a matchup against Landrum on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Greenville Tech Charter will face Landrum at the right time, as Landrum is on a four-game losing streak.
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