After two games on the road, Heritage is heading back home. They will take on the Sequoyah Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games Heritage has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Wednesday, it was a hard-fought match, but Heritage had to settle for a 6-5 loss against Loudon. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Heritage in their matchups with Loudon: they've now lost four in a row.
Derek Hodge was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits.
On the hitting side, Braden Cooper made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gavin Hughes, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Sequoyah gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Lenoir City.
Ryan Hall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sequoyah let Bryson Raper and Ashton Stamey loose on the outfield. Raper scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Stamey scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Brackett, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Heritage's loss dropped their record down to 11-17. As for Sequoyah, their win bumped their record up to 11-12.
Heritage suffered a grim 11-5 defeat to Sequoyah in their previous meeting last Tuesday. Will Heritage have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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