Tyner Academy hasn't had much luck against Sale Creek recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Tyner Academy Rams will challenge the Sale Creek Panthers at 6:00 p.m.
Tyner Academy is leaving town to face Sale Creek after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. Tyner Academy came up short against Sale Creek on Thursday, falling 20-2. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
For Sale Creek's part, Gabriel Abbott looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the most strikeouts Abbott has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Jackson McClendon and Maverick McCary did most of the damage at the plate: McClendon went 3-for-4 with one home run, six RBI, and one double, while McCary scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those four runs gave McCary a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dylan Cunningham, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Sale Creek always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .619. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tyner Academy only posted an OBP of .455.
Tyner Academy might still be hurting after the 20-2 defeat they got from Sale Creek in their previous meeting on Thursday. Can Tyner Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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