Austin's Two-Run Double Not Enough as Cardinals' Streak Snapped in 6-3 Loss to Tyler Legacy
Fort Worth Christian fell to Tyler Legacy 6-3. Thu · Feb 26, 2026
Fort Worth Christian Cardinals baseball · 2026 season.
Fort Worth Christian saw its impressive eight-game winning streak come to a halt on Thursday afternoon, dropping a hard-fought 6-3 decision to Tyler Legacy in the back half of a doubleheader. Despite an early offensive push and a resilient effort, the Cardinals couldn't close the gap, moving their overall record to an 11-2 mark on the season following a victory over Sherman earlier in the day.
The Cardinals' offense found some rhythm and capitalized on base runners, highlighted by a clutch swing from Hank Austin. Austin laced a two-run double on a deep fly ball to left field, bringing home Jaxon Casselberry and Grady Emerson to put FWC on the board. However, Tyler Legacy's defense tightened up and managed to induce key outs, including a deep drive from Andrew Ridgell that was hauled in by the left fielder to stifle a potential rally.
On the mound, David Salas worked to keep Fort Worth Christian within striking distance. Salas battled through tough innings, notably freezing Tyler Legacy's batters with sharp breaking balls, including a crucial called strike three to record his third strikeout of the day. Despite his efforts and the defense executing on the infield, the Cardinals couldn't completely shut down their opponent's opportunistic offense.
FWC will look to quickly shake off the defeat and return to their winning ways. The Cardinals dive right back into tournament action on Friday afternoon with a 3:00 p.m. showdown against Sachse, aiming to reignite their potent lineup and start a brand-new streak.
Top plays
- Bottom of 1st, 2 out — Hank Austin doubles on a fly ball to left fielder Rippy, Jaxon Casselberry scores, Grady Emerson scores.
- Top of 2nd, 1 out — Rippy flies out to center fielder B James.
- Bottom of 2nd, 1 out — Andrew Ridgell flies out to left fielder Rippy.
- Top of 3rd, 0 out — Zips doubles on a fly ball to left fielder Andrew Ridgell.
- Top of 3rd, 1 out — Pollard strikes out looking, David Salas pitching, Zips remains at 3rd.
- Top of 3rd, 2 out — Symes walks, David Salas pitching, Zips remains at 3rd.
- Top of 5th, 0 out — Davis is hit by pitch, David Salas pitching.
- Top of 5th, 2 out — Pollard walks, Samuel Welsh pitching, Davis remains at 2nd.
- Top of 5th, 2 out — Sanders grounds out, shortstop Grady Emerson to first baseman Antonio Andujar.
- Top of 6th, 2 out — Pollard doubles on a fly ball to right fielder Jaxon Casselberry, Hotman scores, Zips scores.