Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is 1-9 against Highland Tech since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Gryphons will welcome the Rams at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game on Thursday. They came up short against East Gaston, falling 12-2. That's two games in a row now that the Gryphons have lost by exactly ten runs.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Highland Tech). They were the clear victors by a 21-1 margin over Bessemer City on Monday. The Rams might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by seven runs or more this season.
Cooper Hartis was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Highland Tech got a massive performance out of Trey Costner, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Costner is becoming a predictor of the Rams' success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is undefeated (and 3-9 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Noah Karr, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Highland Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .614. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bessemer City only posted an OBP of .278.
Highland Tech's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-13.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy might still be hurting after the 13-1 loss they got from Highland Tech in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Gryphons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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