Hooper Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-12 heartbreaker at the hands of the Crenshaw Christian Academy Cougars. Even if the Colts couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Slade Russell was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Russell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Russell wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ryan Wynn, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave Wynn a new career-high in hits (two). Another was Sam Moss, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Hooper Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Hooper Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Crenshaw Christian Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hooper Academy will challenge Edgewood Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Crenshaw Christian Academy, they will take on Fort Dale Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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