Schaeffer Academy extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-3. They came up short against the Houston Hurricanes, falling 14-4. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
As for Houston, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Houston's part, Coltin Groth made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Groth has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on CJ Wruck, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. Archer Semling was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Schaeffer Academy and Houston will both be playing Lyle/Pacelli the next time they take the field. The Lions will head out to face the Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Hurricanes will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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