The Statesville Owls (17-22) didn't stand a chance on Tuesday, as the Lake Norman Copperheads (16-25) captured a blowout 12-1 win at Statesville High School.
The Lake Norman Copperheads scored five runs in the fourth on the Lake Norman Copperheads scored in the fourth on a solo home run by Andrew Meadows, , a double by Brandon Gragilla, , and a solo home run by Zach Featherstone.
Ivan Acuna got on base six times in the game for the Lake Norman Copperheads. He scored three runs and had one RBI.
Corbin Balzer had an impressive outing against the Statesville Owls' lineup. Balzer held the Statesville Owls hitless over 2 1/3 innings, allowed no earned runs, walked one and struck out one.
Austin Hancock recorded his third win of the year for the Lake Norman Copperheads. He allowed one run over five innings. Hancock struck out five, walked one and gave up eight hits.
Nick Boyles (3-2) took the loss for the Statesville Owls. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings, walked three, struck out five, and allowed five runs.