Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy had lost 13 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-15 to make it 14. They lost 24-4 to the Highland Tech Rams. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rams this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-3 on Tuesday.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Walker, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Highland Tech, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by seven runs or more this season.
On Highland Tech's side, Erwing Soza made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Soza also tossed no walks, which is notable because Highland Tech is 4-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 5-8 otherwise. Soza was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Cooper Hartis and Coleman Schafer did most of the damage at the plate: Hartis got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and one double, while Schafer went 4-for-5 with five RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Hartis a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nate Watts, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 9-2 defeat against Pinnacle Classical Academy on the 22nd. As for Highland Tech, they have also already played their next game, a 9-1 victory against Ashbrook on the 21st.
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