Parkerson's Bases-Clearing Double Highlights 10-3 Nightcap Win Over Frisco Heritage
Fort Worth Christian defeated Frisco Heritage 10-3. Thu · Feb 19, 2026
Fort Worth Christian Cardinals baseball · 2026 season.
Fort Worth Christian capped off a dominant Thursday doubleheader with a decisive 10-3 victory over Frisco Heritage under the lights. Following a 13-5 offensive explosion against Denison earlier in the afternoon, the Cardinals kept their bats red-hot to secure the daily sweep and improve their overall record to a stellar 8-1.
The Cardinals blew the game open with a massive crooked number, fueled by clutch extra-base hits. The highlight of the barrage came courtesy of Jake Parkerson, who ripped a bases-clearing double down the left-field line to bring home Jacob Ward, Griffin Carney, and Grady Emerson. The onslaught continued when Blayne MacDonald hammered a line-drive double off the center-field wall, driving in Parkerson and Hunter Hampton to stretch the lead to 8-0.
FWC also capitalized on Frisco Heritage's miscues to keep the bases busy. Carney added to the run total with a fly ball to left-center field that was dropped by the outfield, scoring two runs. The Cardinals maintained relentless discipline at the plate throughout the contest, with MacDonald and Hank Austin drawing key walks to keep the pitching staff on edge.
Defensively, Fort Worth Christian remained steady to squash any hopes of a late comeback. The infield executed cleanly, highlighted by a sharp foul-territory pop-out snagged by the first baseman to extinguish an inning and keep momentum firmly on the home side.
Riding a five-game winning streak, the Cardinals head right back into tournament action on Friday afternoon. FWC will face off against Frisco Centennial at 12:15 p.m., looking to keep their bats blazing as their action-packed February schedule rolls on.
Top plays
- Top of 1st, 0 out — Grady Emerson pops out in foul territory to third baseman L Dettling, Griffin Carney remains at 1st.
- Bottom of 1st, 2 out — Sanchez pops out in foul territory to first baseman Antonio Andujar.
- Top of 2nd, 0 out — Blayne MacDonald walks, B Hancock pitching.
- Top of 2nd, 1 out — Griffin Carney singles on a fly ball to left fielder Zurek, Andrew Ridgell scores, Blayne MacDonald scores, Jacob Ward advances to 2nd.
- Top of 2nd, 2 out — Jake Parkerson doubles on a line drive to left fielder Zurek, Grady Emerson scores, Jacob Ward scores, Griffin Carney scores.
- Top of 2nd, 2 out — Hank Austin walks, B Hancock pitching, Jake Parkerson remains at 3rd.
- Top of 2nd, 2 out — Blayne MacDonald doubles on a line drive to center fielder R Rebel, Jake Parkerson scores, Hunter Hampton scores.
- Top of 3rd, 2 out — Griffin Carney singles on a line drive, center fielder R Rebel to second baseman Sanchez, Griffin Carney out advancing to 2nd.
- Top of 6th, 1 out — Hank Austin walks, T Ritter pitching, Grady Emerson remains at 3rd, B James remains at 2nd.