
Rams
04/15/25 vs Brainerd | 21 |
04/12/25 vs Austin-East | 20 |
03/15/25 @ Austin-East | 15 |
04/04/25 vs Howard Tech | 12 |
04/10/25 vs Berean Academy | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tyner Academy). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Brainerd Panthers a 21-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Rams have beaten the Panthers the last seven times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Panthers has come to flipping the script.
Jaden Isbell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ryleigh Chubb, who went 2-for-3 with five stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. He has become a key player for Tyner Academy: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 1-14 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Zion Dujon, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Tyner Academy's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-6 and their overall record up to 4-15. As for Brainerd, they are on a 29-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tyner Academy will venture away from home to square off against Sequoyah at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rams are facing the Chiefs at the right time seeing as the Chiefs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Brainerd, they will head out to face off against Chattanooga School for the Arts & Sciences at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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