Cedar Key was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 12-6 walloping at the hands of the Ocala Christian Crusaders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cedar Key of the 17-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Ocala Christian's part, William Hicks was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over 4.2 innings pitched. Hicks has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hicks was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Hicks wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ronnie Williams, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Cedar Key's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Ocala Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-10.
Cedar Key will head out on the road to take on Saint Francis Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Francis Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Ocala Christian, they will be playing at home against Oasis Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Oasis Christian will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Ocala Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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