Howard Tech had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They never let the East Ridge Pioneers onto the board and left with a 14-0 win on Thursday. Howard Tech's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Howard Tech let J Kwon McKevie and Lorenzo Berry loose on the outfield. McKevie scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances, while Berry scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Camron James, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On East Ridge's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dylan Owens, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a double. Owens has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Even though they lost, East Ridge didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Howard Tech only tossed three.
Howard Tech's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-8. As for East Ridge, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Howard Tech will take on Tyner Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Howard Tech is facing Tyner Academy at the right time seeing as Tyner Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for East Ridge, they will head out on the road to challenge Chattanooga Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Chattanooga Central hasn't scored more than two runs for seven games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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