A great effort by Matt Vollenweider hoisted the Ballantyne Smokies (21-12) to a 17-2 win in seven innings over the Carolina Vipers on Friday at East Mecklenburg HS.

Vollenweider struck out 14 hitters en route to the the Ballantyne Smokies win. Vollenweider allowed two earned runs, two hits and no walks over seven innings.

The Ballantyne Smokies continued to pile on the runs until the end of the game. The Ballantyne Smokies scored three runs in the last one innings to finish off the blowout win. The Ballantyne Smokies scored four runs in the first on , , , and.

Sam Fulginiti racked up three RBIs on three hits for the Ballantyne Smokies.

Colin Kellermeyer couldn't get it done on the mound for the Carolina Vipers (14-22), taking a loss. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning, walked four, struck out none, and allowed four runs.

The Ballantyne Smokies pounded the Carolina Vipers pitching, as six hitters combined for nine hits, 12 RBIs and 11 runs scored.