Gresham pitches, hits HCA past Livingston Central

Heritage Christian Academy went on the road Thursday night and came away with an 11-3 high school baseball victory over Livingston Central.

The Warriors scored eight runs in the top of the third inning to blow open a close game and give pitcher Caden Gresham all the support he would need.

Gresham fanned 11 and scattered six hits and three runs in a complete-game victory. He also helped himself at the plate with three hits and three RBI.

Henry Bullard collected two hits for HCA, which improved to 2-2 on the season.

The Cardinals committed seven errors in the game to help Heritage, which outhit Livington 8-6.

The Warriors return to action today at home against Hopkins County Central.

Score by Innings:

Heritage Christian 208 000 1 –11 8 2

Livingston Central 100 000 2 – 3 6 7

WP – Gresham (7 IP, 11 SO, 0 BB).

LP – Smith

Leading Hitters: HCA – Collin Outland (1B), Gresham (3 1B, 3 RBI), Tycen Wells (1B), Bullard (2 1B), Preston Haddock (1B).

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