News Summary
The Chapin Newberry Post baseball team suffered a setback in their home opener, losing 7-1 to West Columbia. Despite recording nine hits, the team struggled both offensively and defensively. Ty Harper’s pitching performance was pivotal in the loss, and although the team managed to score late in the game, it was insufficient to overcome West Columbia’s lead. Following this match, the team faced West Columbia again with another loss and looks ahead to improve against the Joanna Hornets in upcoming games.
Chapin, SC – The Chapin Newberry Post baseball team faced a tough defeat in their home opener on June 18, losing 7-1 to West Columbia despite managing nine hits throughout the game. This match at the Smith Road Complex marked the team’s first home appearance after nearly two weeks of canceled games due to inclement weather.
Chapin Newberry’s record now stands at 1-4, with an unfortunate 0-3 in league play. The game started with a quiet first inning for both teams. However, West Columbia broke the silence in the second inning by scoring two runs, taking an early 2-0 lead. Chapin Newberry’s efforts to respond in the bottom of the second fell short as they left a runner stranded on base.
In the fourth inning, West Columbia’s offense surged with a powerful display, scoring three additional runs to extend their lead to 5-0. Chapin Newberry’s starting pitcher, Ty Harper, struggled significantly during the game, walking two players and allowing several hits, which contributed to West Columbia’s lead. The home team tried to fight back in the bottom of the fourth, recording a single and a walk but could not capitalize on the opportunities to score.
The fifth inning saw West Columbia score two more runs, compounded by a bad throw to home plate and a timely hit. In response to the mounting score, Chapin Newberry made a pitching change, bringing in Coleman Fryer to replace Harper. However, Fryer faced challenges on the mound, allowing even more runs to accumulate against his team. Carson Glenn later took over pitching duties, demonstrating resilience by striking out two batters and closing the sixth inning on a strong note.
As they entered the last inning trailing 7-0, Chapin Newberry finally found a breakthrough. Blake Stribble, who played the role of designated hitter, contributed the team’s only run with a double, but it was not enough to turn the tide. The final score settled at 7-1 in favor of West Columbia.
Following this loss, Chapin Newberry played West Columbia again on June 19 and faced another defeat, concluding the series with a 3-0 losses overall. The team is slated to play against the Joanna Hornets on June 24, a match that will offer them another chance to improve their league standing.
In addition to their regular season games, Chapin Newberry has scheduled three more home games on June 24, June 26, and June 27. Notably, the team is gearing up for a 10th-anniversary celebration of the 2015 American Legion World Series championship team, which will take place on June 27. The upcoming games and events present both challenges and opportunities for Chapin Newberry as they continue to strive for improvement on the field.
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