Baseball Game Preview: Anderson C Cavaliers vs. Greenwood Christian Hawks

The Anderson C Cavaliers will head out to challenge the Greenwood Christian Hawks at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Anderson C has given up an average of 7.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Anderson C came up short against Augusta E on Saturday, falling 13-3. The Cavaliers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Greenwood Christian entered their tilt with Spartanburg Christian Academy on Thursday with four consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with five. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 17-7 victory. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Leland Reed made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and one stolen base. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high.

In other batting news, Kade Heaton was incredible, going 1-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. Cole Hamby was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Greenwood Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .526 or higher in three consecutive games.

Greenwood Christian's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-7. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Anderson C, they now have a losing record of 6-7.