After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Landmark Christian were a bit more limited in their matchup on Thursday. They suffered a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Callaway Cavaliers. Landmark Christian was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Callaway apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Tuesday.
Landmark Christian saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grant Poole, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Callaway's side, Bryce Hubbard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned run or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Hubbard has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hubbard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Slade Hunt was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was LaShun Gates, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Landmark Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Callaway, their victory was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Landmark Christian will take on Paideia at 5:50 p.m. on Friday. Landmark Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Callaway, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Westminster at 1:00 p.m. Callaway is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
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