Memphis University School lost against Briarcrest Christian last Monday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Memphis University School Owls fell just short of the Briarcrest Christian Saints by a score of 5-3. Memphis University School has not had much luck with Briarcrest Christian recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
For Briarcrest Christian's part, Aiden McCrady made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. McCrady was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
McCrady wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Brady, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Houston Walker, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Memphis University School's defeat dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Briarcrest Christian, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 16-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Memphis University School will square off against St. Benedict at Auburndale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Briarcrest Christian, they will head out on the road to face off against Hardin County at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Briarcrest Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Hardin County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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