Emmanuel Christian came into Thursday's game having lost 19 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-6 margin over the Abbeville Yellowjackets. Emmanuel Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Levi Parrish made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Parrish was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Emmanuel Christian got a massive performance out of Asher Puent, who went 5-for-5 with five stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Gabe Semiens, who scored five runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4.
Emmanuel Christian made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-11. As for Abbeville, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with that defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Emmanuel Christian will stay at home for another game and welcome Houston County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Abbeville will take on Geneva County at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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