Trinity Christian had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 13-3 margin over the Tucker County Mountain Lions. For Trinity Christian, this counts as revenge for the 14-13 defeat Tucker County walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2023.
Brock Shuba and Ryan Parker made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Shuba struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Parker pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Shuba scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-4, while Parker scored a run while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Shuba has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played.
In other batting news, Parker Hopkins and Trenton Timperio did most of the damage at the plate: Hopkins scored four runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Timperio got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI. Thomas Dinkel was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
Trinity Christian's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Tucker County, their loss was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trinity Christian will take on Clay-Battelle at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Trinity Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Tucker County, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Southern at 6:00 p.m.
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