Cambridge Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Gulf Coast HEAT with a sharp 16-1 victory. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Cambridge Christian considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Braiden Price made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Price was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Zachary Uhl looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Blake Hafner was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Nathaniel Lusk, who scored three runs and stole two bases.
On Gulf Coast HEAT's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Shaw, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
Cambridge Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-11 record this season. As for Gulf Coast HEAT, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Cambridge Christian will head out on the road to square off against Bell Creek Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gulf Coast HEAT, they will be playing at home against Admiral Farragut at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gulf Coast HEAT and Admiral Farragut are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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