Tuscaloosa Home Educators came into Saturday's contest having lost 11 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Southern Christian Patriots with a sharp 18-9 win on Saturday. Tuscaloosa Home Educators' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Saul Watson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Watson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Tuscaloosa Home Educators let Jose Giron and Austin Hartley loose on the outfield. Giron got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Hartley scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Nathan Mercado was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Southern Christian's side, Jayden McKee was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. McKee is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaxon Frazier, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Tuscaloosa Home Educators' victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9. As for Southern Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-6.
Tuscaloosa Home Educators will head out on the road to challenge Tuscaloosa Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Tuscaloosa Home Educators has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Southern Christian, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Ezekiel Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Southern Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season.
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