Patrick McClure went 2-3, helping the Lake Norman Copperheads (5-5) to an 8-6 victory over the Ballantyne Smokies (6-4) on Friday at Ardrey Kell HS.
He singled in the fourth and sixth innings.Sammy Taormina racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Ballantyne Smokies. He singled in the third inning and homered in the fifth inning.
Josh Bottenfield recorded his first win of the year for the Lake Norman Copperheads. He allowed four runs over five innings. Bottenfield struck out one, walked two and gave up seven hits.
Brandon Donahue (1-1) took the loss for the Ballantyne Smokies. He lasted just four innings, walked two, struck out six, and allowed five runs.