Baseball Preview: Cristo Rey Atlanta vs. Dominion Christian Knights
Cristo Rey Atlanta will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the Dominion Christian Knights at 6:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Monday, Cristo Rey Atlanta was able to grind out a solid victory over Holy Spirit Prep, taking the game 9-6. The win was just what Cristo Rey Atlanta needed coming off of an 8-2 loss in their prior game.
Alonso Rodriguez made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Rodriguez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alfonso Rodriguez, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Ethan Minor, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Dominion Christian can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Kennesaw Mountain 7-6.
The team relied heavily on Trent Wilson, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and a triple. Canaan Bowen was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with an RBI.
Cristo Rey Atlanta's record now sits at 5-6-2. As for Dominion Christian, their record now sits at 10-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Cristo Rey Atlanta has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Dominion Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Cristo Rey Atlanta might still be hurting after the 15-1 defeat they got from Dominion Christian when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Cristo Rey Atlanta avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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