Sheets Memorial Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 18-6 to the New Life Christian Academy Warriors.
Cody Marlow made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 3-for-3. Preston Littleton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
On New Life Christian Academy's side, Clayton Hedgepeth made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Hedgepeth was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring five runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last six games he's played.
In other batting news, New Life Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Joshua Valencia, who scored four runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Cameron Parker, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4.
Sheets Memorial Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for New Life Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Sheets Memorial Christian will head out on the road to take on Fayetteville Street Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sheets Memorial Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for New Life Christian Academy, they are on the road again on Friday to play Oak Level Baptist Academy at 3:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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