Hiram came into Monday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 10-6 win over Cristo Rey Atlanta on Monday. The victory was just what Hiram needed coming off of an 11-1 defeat in their prior contest.
Travion Thomas was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over three innings while giving up two earned runs off only two hits. Thomas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Hiram let Tra'Quan Johnson and Jory Wardlaw loose on the outfield. Johnson went 3-for-3 with a home run, two additional RBI, and two additional runs, while Wardlaw got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Josh Tuggle, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Cristo Rey Atlanta's side, Ethan Minor was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Minor is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Brandon McGruder was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Hiram's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2-2.
Hiram will stay at home for another game and welcome Dominion Christian at 5:55 p.m. on Tuesday. Dominion Christian will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Hiram surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Stratford Academy at 6:00 p.m. The last five games Stratford Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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