The Horse Creek Academy Stallions will head out on the road to square off against the Eau Claire Shamrocks at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Horse Creek Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Horse Creek Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They blew past Wagener-Salley 22-1. While fans of Horse Creek Academy might be used to big wins, the 21-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Colt Watkins made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run or hits (and only one walk). Watkins has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Watkins was also big at the plate, scoring four runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Caden Downey was incredible, going 3-for-3 with two triples, five RBI, and a run. Jase Turner was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Eau Claire was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. Their rough 16-1 loss to Fairfield Central might stick with them for a while.
Horse Creek Academy's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8. As for Eau Claire, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
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