After flying high against Lyle/Pacelli last Wednesday, Schaeffer Academy came back down to earth. The Schaeffer Academy Lions lost 16-1 to the Houston Hurricanes on Monday. Schaeffer Academy has struggled against Houston recently, as their matchup on Monday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Houston's part, Carter Geiwitz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Geiwitz has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Geiwitz was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morgan Rohweder, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Zach Olson, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Schaeffer Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Houston, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Schaeffer Academy will take on Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Schaeffer Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Houston, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Southland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Southland will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Houston surely won't give up without a fight.
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