Stingers Walk-off victory over Hartford
BJ Balls delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly to lift Stingers to an 8–7 victory over Harford Community College in a thrilling rematch of last year’s District Championship.
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FLORENCE, S.C. — BJ Balls delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly to lift Stingers to an 8–7 victory over Harford Community College in a thrilling rematch of last year's District Championship.
The Stingers leaned on timely offense throughout the game, with several players turning in standout performances. Tristan Strickland went 2-for-3, scored twice, drove in a run, and stole two bases. Diego Garcia also went 2-for-3, knocking in three runs and adding a double, while Jace Rainey crossed the plate twice and recorded an RBI.
On the mound, Bryson Harper earned the win after pitching two innings and allowing two runs, one earned, while striking out two. Nick Cappello was strong in relief, throwing 3 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run while facing 17 batters.
Despite committing six errors, FDTC stayed composed and took advantage of Harford's pitching struggles, drawing nine walks. The Stingers' resilience and patience at the plate proved to be the difference in the walk-off win.
FDTC Top Performers
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- 2 hits in 3 at-bats
- Scored 2 runs and 1 RBI
- 2 hits in 3 at-bats
- Drove in 3 RBIs
- Scored 2 runs
- 1 hit and 1 RBI
- Pitched 2 innings, allowing 2 hits and 1 earned run
- Win on the mound