Harding University extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-8. They came up short against the Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology Cardinals, falling 18-1. If the Rams were looking for revenge after losing 17-1 to the Cardinals when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-9. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
For Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology's part, Ethan Gault made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Gault posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning one run and three stolen bases. Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology is undefeated when Gault posts two or more stolen bases, but 2-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology let Kieran Perry and Cameron Spann run wild. Perry got on base in both of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs, while Spann went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Perry a new career-high. Tyler Davis was another key player, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
While Harding University had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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