For the second straight game, Calhoun County will face off against Horse Creek Academy. Calhoun County is taking a road trip to face off against Horse Creek Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun County has given up an average of 8.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calhoun County had been on a four-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Horse Creek Academy put an end to it on Tuesday. Calhoun County came up short against Horse Creek Academy, falling 17-2. The loss continues a trend for the Saints in their meetings with the Stallions: they've now lost three in a row.
For Horse Creek Academy's part, Bryce Gunter was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Gunter has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Iniko Barker, who scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Horse Creek Academy: the team is 5-2 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-4 otherwise. Caden Downey was another key player, going 2-for-5 with four RBI and one double.
Horse Creek Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Calhoun County only posted an OBP of .364.
Horse Creek Academy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6. As for Calhoun County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Calhoun County has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Horse Creek Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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