Hardee and McKeel Academy squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Hardee had to settle for second. They lost 10-0 to the McKeel Academy Wildcats. Hardee's loss signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
For McKeel Academy's part, not much got past Kaden Howell, who gave up just four hits and racked up eight Ks to keep Hardee off the board. Howell has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, McKeel Academy let Jorge Cordova and KJ Scobey loose on the outfield. Cordova went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Scobey scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Hayden Testerman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Hardee's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-7. As for McKeel Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 23-5.
Hardee does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for McKeel Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mulberry at 7:30 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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