If Calhoun County was feeling good off their 13-2 takedown of Ridge Spring-Monetta in Tuesday's second game, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Calhoun County Saints fell victim to a rough 16-2 defeat at the hands of the Horse Creek Academy Stallions on Monday. Calhoun County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Horse Creek Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Cullen Sightler was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
On Horse Creek Academy's side, Colt Watkins made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and only one walk). Watkins has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Watkins was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Cayden Day was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. Jase Turner was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
Calhoun County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Horse Creek Academy, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Calhoun County will face off against Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Cross: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Calhoun County has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season. As for Horse Creek Academy, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Ridge Spring-Monetta at 6:00 p.m. Horse Creek Academy is facing Ridge Spring-Monetta at the right time seeing as Ridge Spring-Monetta is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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