While it was Norton Science & Language Academy who put the first points on the board on Tuesday, it was Packinghouse Christian Academy who put up more. The Norton Science & Language Academy Rockets fell just short of the Packinghouse Christian Academy Bears by a score of 9-8. The Rockets' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Isaiah Saldana put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Saldana was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jose Iniguez Vera was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Norton Science & Language Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norton Science & Language Academy will challenge Calvary Baptist at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Packinghouse Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bethel Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bethel Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
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