Takoma Academy had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They suffered a tough 17-2 loss at the hands of the Southern Maryland Christian Academy Mustangs on Tuesday. Takoma Academy has not had much luck with Southern Maryland Christian Academy recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For Southern Maryland Christian Academy's part, Daniel Katulich and Ethan Miller made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Katulich pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Miller pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). At the plate, Katulich scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Miller scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Elijah Gheen was a standout: he scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Brady Dautenhahn, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Southern Maryland Christian Academy's win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3.
Takoma Academy will head out on the road to face off against Avalon at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Avalon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Southern Maryland Christian Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Fredericksburg V at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southern Maryland Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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