Preview: Dade Christian Crusaders vs. Highlands Christian Knights
The Dade Christian Crusaders will head out on the road to face off against the Highlands Christian Knights at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Dade Christian sitting on five straight victories and Highlands Christian on seven.
On Wednesday, Dade Christian earned a 7-2 win over Goleman.
Ylurey Melfor made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Melfor was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, Yael Amador and Denzel Linares did most of the damage at the plate: Amador went 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI, while Linares scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Christian Castillo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Highlands Christian sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over Piper on Friday.
The team relied heavily on Valentino Pupo, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Joey Arroyo, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Dade Christian now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Highlands Christian, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Dade Christian hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like Highlands Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Dade Christian's way against Highlands Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Dade Christian made off with a 12-2 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dade Christian since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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