Calhoun Academy had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Columbus Christian Academy on Thursday. The Calhoun Academy Cougars' pitcher stepped up to hand the Columbus Christian Academy rams a 12-0 shutout. That looming 12-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Carsen Stegall made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over four innings pitched. Stegall was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
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In other batting news, Lane Watts was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in runs. Another player making a difference was Layton Logan, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Calhoun Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .522. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matchups.
Calhoun Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Columbus Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, Calhoun Academy will face off against Central Holmes Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Central Holmes Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. Columbus Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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