Baseball Recap: Elkhart Christian Academy Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Elkhart Christian Academy can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They put the hurt on Non Varsity Opponent with a sharp 11-3 win. This was a revenge game for the Eagles: when they faced off against Non Varsity Opponent on Saturday, they had to take a 14-2 loss.

Liam Elkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Isaac Hurt

Stolen Base (Career)

05/03/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent	4
04/18/25 vs South Bend Career Academy	2
04/29/25 @ Bremen	1
04/26/25 @ North Judson-San Pierre	1

In other batting news, Isaac Hurt was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Hayden Castro was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Elkhart Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Elkhart Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 3-9.

Elkhart Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 18-3 defeat against Jimtown on the 5th. As for Non Varsity Opponent, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 4-1 loss against Tulelake on the 5th.