There's no place like home for Heritage, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Sequoyah Chiefs on Thursday. This was a revenge contest for Heritage, as the team was forced to settle for an 11-5 loss when these two played last Tuesday.
Ryan (R.J.) Ilardi looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, Brayden Littleton and Clay Travis did most of the damage at the plate: Littleton scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Travis scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Gaven French was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On Sequoyah's side, Ryan Hall made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bryson Raper, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Heritage's victory bumped their record up to 12-17. As for Sequoyah, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heritage will take on Seymour at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sequoyah, they will be playing at home against Christian Academy of Knoxville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Christian Academy of Knoxville will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Sequoyah surely won't give up without a fight.
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