Baseball Preview: Dayspring Christian Academy Eagles vs. Byers Bulldogs
Dayspring Christian Academy has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Byers Bulldogs at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Dayspring Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, Dayspring Christian Academy beat Estes Park 6-3.
Gage Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Josiah Rodriguez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Logan Vaniddekinge was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
Meanwhile, Byers can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game last Tuesday. Everything went their way against Crowley County as Byers made off with an 11-5 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Byers needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Jaxzen Egger made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. Egger was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marshall Hacker, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Gabe Price, who scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Dayspring Christian Academy's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Byers, their record now sits at 4-10.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Dayspring Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.1 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Byers struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.1. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Dayspring Christian Academy suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Byers when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Dayspring Christian Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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