Charlie McRae collected three hits in three at bats, as DEA Eagles MS defeated RTCA Crusaders Middle School 6-5 on Tuesday at David Emanuel Academy. Charlie hit an inside the park home run in the third inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fifth inning.
RTCA Crusaders Middle School got on the board in the first inning after a passed ball scored one run. Charlie stole home, which helped DEA Eagles MS tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.
DEA Eagles MS took the lead in the bottom of the third. Charlie hit an inside the park home run, scoring three runs, to give DEA Eagles MS the lead, 4-1.
RTCA Crusaders Middle School captured the lead, 5-4, in the top of the fourth when Tatum P hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Hadden B singled, scoring two runs. Jake L singled down the right field line, which helped DEA Eagles MS tie the game at five in the bottom of the fourth.
Walker Arp earned the win for DEA Eagles MS. The right-handed pitcher allowed one hit and zero runs over one inning, striking out none and walking none. Mason B took the loss for RTCA Crusaders Middle School. The reliever went one and one-third innings, allowing two runs (zero earned) on two hits, striking out two and walking none. Dalton Flowers stepped on the mound first for DEA Eagles MS. The hurler surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over three innings, striking out two and walking two. Luke Hopkins led things off on the hill for RTCA Crusaders Middle School. The starting pitcher gave up two hits and four runs (three earned) over three innings, striking out seven and walking two. Charlie appeared in relief for DEA Eagles MS. Charlie stole three bases. DEA Eagles MS turned one double play in the game.
Leadoff hitter Luke led RTCA Crusaders Middle School with three hits in three at bats. Tatum and Hadden each drove in one run for RTCA Crusaders Middle School.
