Baseball Preview: Gaston Christian Eagles vs. Hickory Grove Christian Lions
Gaston Christian is 0-10 against Hickory Grove Christian since March of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Gaston Christian Eagles are on the road again to play the Hickory Grove Christian Lions at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Monday, Gaston Christian got the win against Calvary Day School by a conclusive 9-3.
David Nicks made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Nicks was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Meridian Leffew was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Ty Risk was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hickory Grove Christian never got on the board in their matchup on Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Parkwood last Friday. Everything went their way against the Wolf Pack as they made off with a 13-1 victory.
Like Gaston Christian, Hickory Grove Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Ben Green. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Green has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Green was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other pitching news, Brady Johnson looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Ryan Quesinberry, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Gaston Christian's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-2. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs per game. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their record now sits at 11-6.
Both Gaston Christian and Hickory Grove Christian just can't seem to miss. Gaston Christian has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.7 hits per game. However, it's not like Hickory Grove Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.1. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Gaston Christian came up short against Hickory Grove Christian in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 11-8. Can Gaston Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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