Recap: Lanier Christian Academy Lightning vs. Scholars Guild Academy Spartans
Lanier Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Scholars Guild Academy Spartans.
Micah Criste was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Scholars Guild Academy's side, Eli McIlvain made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 14 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). McIlvain has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. McIlvain was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Samuel Autry was incredible, scoring four runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jacob McIlvain, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lanier Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Scholars Guild Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lanier Christian Academy will take on Peachtree Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Scholars Guild Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Johnson Ferry Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Scholars Guild Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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