After a win over Sanderson just two days before, the Trojans were back at home against Fuquay, but Garner just didn't get the breaks on Wednesday night as they fell 4-1 at Trojan Park.
Jackson Pleasant started for the Trojans and found the going to be a little rocky in the game's opening stanza. Pleasant gave up two first inning runs, one via wild pitch and another on an RBI fielder's choice from Collin Carver. But, the top of the first wasn't all bad for the Trojans as Jesse Fisher climbed the wall in left field to rob Harper Jones of a two-run home run.
However, the Trojans could not capitalize on the momentum as they managed to squander scoring chances in the 2nd a 4th and Garner could only manage just three hits through the first six innings and going to the bottom of the seventh, the Trojans were down 4-0.
But, give Garner credit, they did not quit as they continued to fight against Craig Mitchell the Bengal starter who had gone the distance going to the final at bat for the Trojans. With Garner down to their final strike, Alec Hulmes laced a single to left field to give the Trojans some life, that singled was followed by back to back walks which loaded and chased Mitchell from the game.
Fuquay brought in Zach Orrison and he was effectively wild for the Bengals as he walked Aquail Sanders to score Hulmes from third and keep the game going for Fisher who grounded out to first to end the game.
Garner will be back in action tomorrow at Clayton at 7:00.
Winning Pitcher: Craig Mitchell
Losing Pitcher: Jackson Pleasant
Save: Zach Orrison
JV Trojans Rally to Down Bengals
Until Wednesday, the JV Trojans had yet to play a close game, but that all changed on Wednesday as Garner found themselves in a tight one against Fuquay. Scotty McCreery got the ball for the Trojans and pitched very effective during his four innings of work giving up only two runs and leave the game with his team up 4-2.
But, again Fuquay would battle back to make it a one run game at 4-3. Then as good teams usually do, the Trojans responded in the fifth with a pair of runs. The big hits of the inning was a double by Carrington Austin and a RBI from Matt Hawley.
After an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth, Garner sent Brighton Hudson to try and collect the four inning save, unfortunately for the young man, he was unable to get the save as Fuquay found their offense and Garner had just enough to hold on as the Bengals scored three runs in the top of the seventh as the Trojans held on for a 7-6 win to stay among the ranks of the JV summer league.
Winning Pitcher: Scotty McCreery
Losing Pitcher: Perry Gray
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