CSTHEA extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 3-13. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Grace Baptist Academy Golden Eagles. The Patriots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Golden Eagles earlier this season, when they won 8-6.
Connor Dodson put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in March. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Pierse Jackson made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double. Andrew Kerley also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Grace Baptist Academy, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
Like CSTHEA, Grace Baptist Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Phoenix Porter. He struck out 12 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. Porter has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Cade Talley was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and one double. Kyle Furiak was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. CSTHEA will square off against Marion County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Grace Baptist Academy, they will challenge McMinn Central at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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