Sadly, Heritage Christian is still looking for their first win of the season after eight matches. They suffered a rough 17-4 loss at the hands of the Garland Christian Academy Swordsmen on Thursday. One positive for Heritage Christian, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Reid Williamson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Bourke, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Garland Christian Academy's side, Braden Grubbs and Jackson Vinson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Grubbs pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Vinson tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Grubbs scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Vinson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Oliver Araiza was a standout: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Joshua Jacob, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Heritage Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Garland Christian Academy, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Heritage Christian will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against First Baptist at 6:00 p.m. Garland Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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