Baseball Preview: Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors vs. Gaston Christian Eagles
Metrolina Christian Academy is 8-2 against Gaston Christian since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors will look to defend their home field against the Gaston Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Metrolina Christian Academy will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Metrolina Christian Academy is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Monday, just like they did against Gaston Day (and have done all season long). Metrolina Christian Academy's pitchers stepped up to hand Gaston Day a 21-0 shutout on Thursday. Metrolina Christian Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Case Gibbs looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Perry Hargett was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Neil Griffin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Gaston Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of Hickory Grove Christian by a score of 2-1.
Gaston Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Meridian Leffew, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Metrolina Christian Academy's win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 21-0. As for Gaston Christian, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-3.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Metrolina Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .528. However, it's not like Gaston Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .431. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Metrolina Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Gaston Christian in their previous meeting back in March, sneaking past 1-0. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Gaston Christian's Aaron Main, who tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Metrolina Christian Academy still be able to contain Main? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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