Aquinas extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Saints this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-4 on Monday.
As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games.
For Tuscarawas Central Catholic's part, Malaki Barker was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Barker a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellis Jackson, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Aquinas wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 16-1 victory against Warrensville Heights on the 4th. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they will take on East Canton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The contest will give the Saints their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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