There's no place like home for Heide Trask, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Friday. They put the hurt on the American Leadership Academy Navigators with a sharp 16-1 win on Tuesday. Considering the Titans have won four contests by more than 14 runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Kasem Scarlett looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Heide Trask's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't).
Cooper Uhland
| 03/31/26 vs American Leadership Academy | 3 |
| 03/19/26 vs Kinston | 2 |
| 03/24/26 vs East Duplin | 1 |
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Cooper Uhland, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those three runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Chance Kibbey, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI.
Heide Trask hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as American Leadership Academy struck out eight times.
Heide Trask moved to 5-5 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for American Leadership Academy, their record is now 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heide Trask will take on Purnell Swett in a tournament on Saturday. The Titans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for American Leadership Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Wayne Preparatory Academy at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th.
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