Tuesday, April 19
Shorecrest 3, Lake Highland Prep 2
The Chargers scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to come from behind to beat a very good Lake Highland Prep baseball team. It was a good pitching duel between Marc B. and Chris G. and also 2 very good defensive teams with only 1 error in the entire game.
The game was scoreless going into the top of the 4th inning. Lake Highland scored 2 runs on 3 hits, a wild pitch and a passed ball to take a 2-0 lead.
In the bottom of the 6th inning John S. led off with a base hit for the Chargers. Brent R. singled and Marc B. walked to load the bases. Jon O. grounded out to 2nd base to drive in a run. With 2 outs Jason K. hit a ground ball to 3rd and 2 runs scored on the only error of the game, a wild throw to first to give the Chargers a 3-2 lead. With 2 outs in the 7th inning Lake Highland Prep had a runner on 3rd base and Marc B. struck out the lasting hitter to end a very thrilling baseball game.
Marc B. pitched an outstanding game for the Chargers. He pitched the entire game, striking out 8, allowing only 3 hits and no earned runs.
Andrew R. made 2 great defensive plays at 2nd base and he also had 6 assists in the game. Jason K. made the game saving play at 1st base in the 7th inning for the Chargers.
Leading for the Chargers:
John S. 1 hit and 1 run
Brent R. 1 hit and 1 run
Jason K. 1 hit
Marc B. 1 run
The Chargers will host the Bay Conference Championship game on Thursday, April 21 at 4:15. They will face Cambridge Christian School.
