Baseball Recap: Forge Christian Makes It 16 in a Row at Home

Fury

Previous Games (Home)

04/22/25 vs Jefferson Academy	15-5
04/21/25 vs Prospect Ridge Academy	4-1
04/15/25 vs Denver Christian	3-2
04/14/25 vs Dayspring Christian Academy	6-2
04/08/25 vs Kent Denver	13-0
+ 11 more games

Forge Christian had won 16 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they bumped their record up to 12-2 to make it 17. They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Jefferson Academy Jaguars. The Fury might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Sam Buerck made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

In other pitching news, Jonathan Tipton looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, Ben McLean was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024. Asher Garner also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.

As for Jefferson Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-13-1 record this season. Their defeat continues a trend for the team, making it six in a row.

Like Forge Christian, Jefferson Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Ben Pederson. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off seven hits. That's the fewest hits Pederson has allowed since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.

Pederson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Austen Bauer, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.

Forge Christian will have a chance to go back-to-back against Jefferson Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.