University Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 6-2 to the Baker County Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to University Christian of the 10-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
University Christian saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason McLeod, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Even though they lost, University Christian hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Baker County struck out six times.
On Baker County's side, Blane Chauncey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for him.
At the plate, Evan Cannon was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI and a double. Seth Chestnut was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
University Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Baker County, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. University Christian will take on St. Johns Country Day at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Baker County, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Benedictine at 5:00 p.m.
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