Braves split double header at West Brunswick on opening night. In the first game the Braves started out strong by beating Laney 14-5 behind solid performances on the mound by Justin Vreeland and Matt McKinney and 13 hits including hits by Jake Davis (1-5, 3RBIs), Tim Starkey (2-5, 2B), Charlie Nicholson (2-4, HR, 2B, RBI), Travers Woodward (1-3), Kyle Presley (1-4, 2B, 2RBIs), Manny Berdayes (2-3, 2B, 2RBIs), Justin Vreeland (2-4, RBI), and Kenny Taylor (2-3, 2RBIs)
In the nightcap Socastee looked strong through 4-1/2 innings but couldn't hold on as they fall to #5 ranked West Brunswick 9-6. Gunnar Kines looked strong on the mound for 4 innings and we outhit WB by 12-7 with hits from Jake Davis (1-3), Tim Starkey (1-4, 2B, RBI), Charlie Nicholson (2-4, 2B, RBI), Travers Woodward (1-4), Kyle Presley (2-4, RBI), Manny Berdayes (2-4, RBI), Justin Vreeland (2-4, RBI), and Gunnar Kines (1-3, RBI).
Kyle Presley (below) doubles in 2 runs against Laney
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