Baseball Recap: Cedar Creek Christian's Losing Streak Snapped at Eight Games

Cedar Creek Christian came into Thursday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-10 margin over the Andrew Jackson Tigers on Thursday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Saints' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Dereck Garcia

Hits (Career)

03/06/25 @ Andrew Jackson	3
02/21/25 @ Parsons Christian Academy	2
02/18/25 @ Harvest Community	2
02/12/25 vs Westside	2
04/12/24 vs Altamonte Christian	2

Ricky Hamilton and Dereck Garcia made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hamilton tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Garcia tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He is becoming a predictor of Cedar Creek Christian's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 0-8 when he doesn't). At the plate, Hamilton scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Garcia went 3-for-5 with four RBI and one run. Those three hits gave Garcia a new career-high.

In other batting news, Trent Joiner was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing Five bases. while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He also brought in two RBI, marking his first of the season. David Revels was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Four bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.

Cedar Creek Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .723. Their OBP was a full 0 higher than the also-impressive .535 that Andrew Jackson posted.

Cedar Creek Christian picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 2-9. As for Andrew Jackson, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with the defeat, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cedar Creek Christian will face off against Seacoast Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Andrew Jackson, they will square off against Ribault at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.