Baseball Recap: Plaza Heights Christian Academy Victorious

While Plaza Heights Christian Academy's win against Kansas City East Christian Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. Plaza Heights Christian Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Kansas City East Christian Academy 7-6. Plaza Heights Christian Academy hasn't had any issues with Kansas City East Christian Academy recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy got a great performance from Sam Blum as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over 4.1 innings pitched. Blum has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances.

Austin Blum

Stolen Base

04/29/25 vs Kingsville	3
05/06/25 vs Kansas City East Christian Academy	2
04/22/25 @ Kansas City East Christian Academy	2
04/19/25 vs South Holt	2
04/28/25 vs Lutheran	1
+ 1 more games

At the plate, Austin Blum was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Plaza Heights Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 5-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Hayden Patterson, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy's record now sits at 9-6. As for Kansas City East Christian Academy, their record is now 12-8.

The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Plaza Heights Christian Academy will welcome Maranatha Baptist Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Kansas City East Christian Academy, they will host Christ Prep Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.