Horse Creek Academy had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it seven on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Calhoun County Saints. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Horse Creek Academy also won the last time the pair played last Monday.
Horse Creek Academy's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Landen Kirkbride, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Calhoun County's side, Christopher Glover, II made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Daniel Tamayo was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI.
Horse Creek Academy has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. As for Calhoun County, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Horse Creek Academy will challenge Barnwell at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Barnwell is on a four-game streak of home wins, Horse Creek Academy a six-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Calhoun County, they will head out on the road to square off against North at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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