Heritage and Terrell Academy squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Heritage had to settle for second. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Terrell Academy Eagles. Heritage has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Cole Murphy was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Robby Knight was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
On Terrell Academy's side, Tyler Loewe made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Loewe was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Loewe wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was John Mark Irvin, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI.
Heritage's defeat dropped their record down to 19-14. As for Terrell Academy, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 22-3.
Heritage does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Terrell Academy, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Valwood. Terrell Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Valwood's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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