Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hebron Christian). They blew past the East Jackson Eagles 17-1 on Wednesday. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Kate Kennedy was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in OBP. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases. What's more, she also racked up no strikeouts, the fewestshe's had since back in August.
In other batting news, Juls Huber was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Ainsley Trenbeath was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hebron Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Hebron Christian's victory bumped their record up to 21-4. As for East Jackson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 13 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hebron Christian will host Prince Avenue Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for East Jackson, they will play host again on Thursday to welcome Cedar Shoals, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m.
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