The Howard Tech Hstln Tigers will take on the Tyner Academy Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with six consecutive losses for Howard Tech and 15 for Tyner Academy dating back to last season.
Howard Tech lost 27-3 to Marion County on Friday.
Howard Tech saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Choice, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
Meanwhile, Tyner Academy fell victim to Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots.
Tyner Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Howard Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 1-15.
Howard Tech's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Hstln Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tyner Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Howard Tech continue to outrun the ball?
Howard Tech couldn't quite get it done against Tyner Academy when the teams last played back in April of 2025 as they fell 12-8. Can the Hstln Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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