Baseball Preview: Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles vs. South Bend Adams Eagles
The Elkhart Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to take on the South Bend Adams Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elkhart Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
Elkhart Christian Academy will head into Monday's matchup hoping they have more luck than they do with Bethany Christian: Elkhart Christian Academy's last matchup with Bethany Christian could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's the two teams on Monday. Elkhart Christian Academy lost 13-2 to Bethany Christian. Elkhart Christian Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elkhart Christian Academy saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Preston Stutzman, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Bend Adams, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Elkhart on Monday.
South Bend Adams also got a great performance from AIDAN PEARSON as he struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. PEARSON has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Elkhart Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for South Bend Adams, they pushed their record up to 13-3 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Elkhart Christian Academy's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. Elkhart Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for South Bend Adams, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Elkhart Christian Academy continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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