Baseball Recap: Hebron Christian Eagles vs. Kemper Academy Rams
Sadly, Hebron Christian is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 14-2 walloping at the hands of the Kemper Academy Rams on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hebron Christian of the 18-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Kemper Academy's part, Blake Hutcherson was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Hutcherson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hutcherson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Eli Weaver was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Cooper Thornton, who went 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI.
Hebron Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Kemper Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 7-3.
Hebron Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kemper Academy, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 12-1 victory vs. Sharkey Issaquena Academy on the 5th.
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