San Jacinto Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Gruver Greyhounds. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Greyhounds apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Will Sternenberg and Jon Cruz did some serious damage despite the final result: Sternenberg went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Cruz scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That's the most RBI Sternenberg has posted since back in March of 2024. Matthew Richard was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4.
San Jacinto Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Gruver, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Looking ahead, San Jacinto Christian Academy will challenge Kress at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Gruver, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Booker at 4:30 p.m.
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