After soaring to 15 runs the game before, Hernando Christian Academy was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They fell victim to a tough 15-2 loss at the hands of the Clearwater Tornadoes. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hernando Christian Academy of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Hernando Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blake Bandy, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Clearwater's side, Michael O'Hanlan made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. O'Hanlan has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. O'Hanlan was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Brayden Howard looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Logan Bogue, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Wood, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Hernando Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Clearwater, their win bumped their record up to 10-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hernando Christian Academy will take on Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hernando Christian Academy is facing Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at the right time seeing as Bishop McLaughlin Catholic is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Clearwater, they will head out on the road to challenge Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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