Baseball Preview: Liberty Christian Academy Eagles vs. Genoa Christian Academy
The Liberty Christian Academy Eagles will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Genoa Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Liberty Christian Academy made easy work of Mansfield Christian and carried off a 12-4 win.
Aiden Geiger was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Geiger was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Liberty Christian Academy let Luke Mollohan and Caleb Windle loose on the outfield. Mollohan scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Windle scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Mollohan is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Evan Dupler, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Genoa Christian Academy came into Tuesday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-10 margin over Delaware Christian on Tuesday. Genoa Christian Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Liberty Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Genoa Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
Liberty Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Genoa Christian Academy in their previous matchup on Saturday, sneaking past 11-10. Will Liberty Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Genoa Christian Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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