Hernando Christian Academy couldn't quite beat Bishop McLaughlin Catholic on Tuesday but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-point defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Hernando Christian Academy Lions fell just short of the Bishop McLaughlin Catholic Hurricanes by a score of 5-3. Hernando Christian Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Hernando Christian Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blake Bandy, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Bishop McLaughlin Catholic's side, Jordan Combee looked comfortable as he pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Combee has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Hernando Christian Academy's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-11. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Hernando Christian Academy will head out on the road to face off against Academy at the Lakes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Academy at the Lakes is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Bishop McLaughlin Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Seven Rivers Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Bishop McLaughlin Catholic is facing Seven Rivers Christian at the right time seeing as Seven Rivers Christian is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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