Baseball Recap: Hickory Grove Christian Lions vs. SouthLake Christian Academy
Hickory Grove Christian can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand SouthLake Christian Academy a 13-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Hickory Grove Christian sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Colby Vanhook and Davis Cabbage were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Vanhook didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Cabbage tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vanhook has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Vanhook went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Cabbage scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ben Green was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zach White, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Hickory Grove Christian has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.
Hickory Grove Christian will be playing at home against Asheville Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Asheville Christian Academy will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Hickory Grove Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Burlington Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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