Parker-Tarrant HomeSchool has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 2.93 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They fell just short of Tournament Opponent by a score of 11-10. The Warriors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Tournament Opponent earlier this season, when they won 18-0.
Paul Stedifor was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Cooper Stone made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Colton Shockey, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Parker-Tarrant HomeSchool's defeat dropped their record down to 10-4-1.
Coming up, Parker-Tarrant HomeSchool will welcome Texas Wind at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Texas Wind has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.88 runs per game on average), something Parker-Tarrant HomeSchool will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Tournament Opponent, they will take on Stillwater on Thursday.
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