CSTHEA's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with a 13-9 win over the Howard Tech Hustlin' Tigers. The high-scoring effort was just what CSTHEA needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
The team relied heavily on Thaxton Smith, who scored four runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Deklan Burgess, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
On Howard Tech's side, Camron James made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Devon Holten - McKinney, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Howard Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
CSTHEA's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Howard Tech, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
CSTHEA will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Red Bank at 5:45 p.m. As for Howard Tech, they will face off against East Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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