Harding Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-0 walloping at the hands of the St. George's Gryphons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harding Academy of the 16-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
For St. George's part, Gavin Allen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Allen was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sam Davidson, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Rollin Crose, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Harding Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for St. George's, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-11.
Harding Academy will take on White Station at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday. White Station is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for St. George's, they will head out on the road to take on Briarcrest Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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