Zion Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against East Hickman County, falling 18-6. Zion Christian Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as East Hickman County apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2021.
Caleb Rutledge was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024.
Rutledge wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Brennan Targgart, who scored two runs and stole Three bases. while going 1-for-3. Targgart also put up a double, which was his first of the season. Thatcher Looney was another, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Zion Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for East Hickman County, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zion Christian Academy will face off against Franklin Road Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Zion Christian Academy has given up an average of 7.7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for East Hickman County, they will welcome McEwen at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. McEwen has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed eight runs per game on average), something East Hickman County will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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