The Howard Tech Hstln Tigers will challenge the Tyner Academy Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Howard Tech will be strutting in after a win while Tyner Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Howard Tech turned things around against Hardy Memorial on Wednesday. They blew past the Hawks 16-1. The contest marked the Hstln Tigers' most dominant victory of the season.
Kush Patel was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Mekhai Thomas
| 04/22/26 vs Hardy Memorial | 9 |
| 04/15/26 @ Tyner Academy | 4 |
| 03/06/26 @ East Ridge | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Berean Academy | 2 |
| 04/14/26 vs CSTHEA | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mekhai Thomas, who fired off two home runs, nine RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. Those nine RBI gave him a new career-high. Jaiden Boyd was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three runs and two RBI.
Howard Tech always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .680. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Tyner Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Polk County, falling 12-1.
Tyner Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Howard Tech, their win bumped their record up to 3-23.
Howard Tech's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Hstln Tigers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Tyner Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Howard Tech continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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