The CSTHEA Patriots will head out on the road to challenge the Rocket City Rockets at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. CSTHEA will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
CSTHEA had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt Whitwell on Thursday. Everything went CSTHEA's way against Whitwell as CSTHEA made off with a 19-7 win. That looming 19-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
Deklan Burgess
| 03/20/25 @ Whitwell | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 1 |
| 04/30/24 @ Non Varsity Opponent | 1 |
| 04/29/24 vs Lookout Valley | 1 |
| 04/04/24 @ Soddy Daisy | 1 |
Deklan Burgess made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Burgess was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while going 2-for-4. Those two hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, CSTHEA got a massive performance out of Pierse Jackson, who scored a run and stole Three bases. while going 4-for-6. What's more, Jackson posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Caiden Rebel, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and four RBI.
CSTHEA always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .604. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Rocket City was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They fell 6-2 to Marshall County. The match marked the Rockets' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Timmy Hays was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Those hits marked the first that he allowed this season.
At the plate, Walter Pruitt made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
CSTHEA's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4. As for Rocket City, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-2.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. CSTHEA has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Rocket City struggles in that department as they've averaged .502. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
