If Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy was feeling good fresh off their 15-6 takedown of Varsity Opponent two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Eagles fell just short of the Trinity Chargers by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chargers earlier this season, when they won 8-5.
Troy Caylor put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Cason Henderson
| 04/01/25 @ Trinity | 3 |
| 02/28/25 vs Menard | 3 |
| 03/08/25 @ Seagraves | 2 |
| 03/08/25 @ Wink | 1 |
| 03/05/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 1 |
Caylor wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cason Henderson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Henderson has become a key player for Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 3-5 otherwise. Another was Diego Raygoza, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Trinity, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. We've got a battle between Eagles coming up. Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy is facing Grape Creek at the right time seeing as Grape Creek is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Trinity, they will head out on the road to challenge Midland Classical Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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