O'Connell lost against Second Baptist University-Model back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The O'Connell Buccaneers lost 18-2 to the Second Baptist University-Model Eagles. O'Connell has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
O'Connell saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tre Lewis, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, O'Connell hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Second Baptist University-Model struck out eight times.
On Second Baptist University-Model's side, Kaleb Hammack was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Hammack has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hammack was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Evan Bickle was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bennett Lane, who scored four runs and stole four bases.
O'Connell's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Second Baptist University-Model, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
O'Connell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Second Baptist University-Model, they will head out on the road to challenge Baytown Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Second Baptist University-Model is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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