Hebron Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat. Their rough 18-2 loss to the Kemper Academy Rams might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hebron Christian of the 19-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Kemper Academy's part, Eli Weaver made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Weaver was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, Davis Cumberland was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Nick Dawkins was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Hebron Christian's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Kemper Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hebron Christian will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Kemper Academy at 7:00 p.m. on April 2nd. As for Kemper Academy, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Meridian HomeSchool at 7:00 p.m. Kemper Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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