Cedar Key extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-12. They came up short against the First Christian Lions, falling 12-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in March.
Cedar Key saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was L Richards, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases.
As for First Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.2 runs over those games.
On First Christian's side, Micah Norman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits over five innings pitched. Norman also allowed no hits, which is notable because First Christian is undefeated when he allows at most one hit, but 2-3 otherwise. Norman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Connor Fortson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Ethan Koon was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Cedar Key does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for First Christian, they will take on Open Bible Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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