Baseball Preview: Foundation Christian Academy Panthers vs. Grace Christian Patriots
Foundation Christian Academy is 9-1 against Grace Christian since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Foundation Christian Academy Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Grace Christian Patriots at 4:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
In what's become a running theme this season, Foundation Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. Everything went their way against Old Plank Christian Academy as Foundation Christian Academy made off with a 15-5 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Foundation Christian Academy as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Caleb Hom made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Hom has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Hom was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Foundation Christian Academy let Timmy Fry and Brian Figueroa loose on the outfield. Fry went 3-for-4 with seven RBI, a stolen base, and a double, while Figueroa scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all six of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Henry Salter, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past Eastland Christian 21-1. The victory was just what Grace Christian needed coming off of a 15-0 loss in their prior matchup.
Like Foundation Christian Academy, Grace Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Bryce Purkey. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Purkey was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Braden Johns was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Thomas Spillane was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with five RBI and two runs.
Foundation Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Grace Christian, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Foundation Christian Academy has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. However, it's not like Grace Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.7. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Foundation Christian Academy beat Grace Christian 14-10 in their previous meeting back in March. Does Foundation Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Grace Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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