Saturday just wasn't the day for Stryker's offense. Their tough 12-0 loss to the Patrick Henry Patriots on Saturday might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Stryker is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Patrick Henry's part, Ian Schwab looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Schwab has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mason Jardine, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Grant Schwab, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Stryker's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Patrick Henry, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stryker is on the road again on Tuesday to play Pettisville at 5:00 p.m. As for Patrick Henry, they will challenge Archbold at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Patrick Henry is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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