Tanner extended their losing streak to 12 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-12. They lost 12-0 to the Decatur Heritage Christian Academy Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, with their most recent defeat being a 15-1 loss on Tuesday.
As for Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-11. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by six runs or more this season.
For Decatur Heritage Christian Academy's part, Briley Barron was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Those 11 strikeouts gave Barron a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Reed Rogers was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Decatur Heritage Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-11 when he doesn't). Angus Braswell was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tanner will take on Cherokee at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Lauderdale County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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