Baseball Preview: Florence Christian Eagles vs. Christian Academy Saints
The Florence Christian Eagles are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Christian Academy Saints at 5:00 p.m. Florence Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Florence Christian fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Midland Valley on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took an 11-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mustangs.
Pierson Gray was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Landon Hardy and Gavin Holt did some serious damage despite the final result: Hardy scored two runs while going 1-for-4, while Holt scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. Pierce Matthews was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Christian Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Pee Dee Academy back in March, taking the game 4-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Christian Academy.
Florence Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 6-2.
Florence Christian took their victory against Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 17-0. Will Florence Christian repeat their success, or does Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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