Ocala Christian had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Cedar Key Sharks 12-6. The victory was just what Ocala Christian needed coming off of a 22-0 loss in their prior match.
William Hicks made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over 4.2 innings pitched. Hicks has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hicks was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Hicks wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ronnie Williams, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Ocala Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Cedar Key, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Ocala Christian will be playing at home against Oasis Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Oasis Christian is coming into the matchup with five straight victories on the road, so Ocala Christian will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Cedar Key, they will challenge Saint Francis Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Francis Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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