Tanque Verde dropped their record down to 18-6-1 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Lions by a score of 3-2. The Hawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 3-1.
Tanque Verde saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Liam Brunell, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 14-11 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games.
On Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's side, John Sunukjian was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Sunukjian has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run.
Tanque Verde does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pusch Ridge Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Northwest Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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