Baseball Game Preview: Calvary Christian Knights vs. Glenwood Gators

By Team Reports Apr 11, 2024, 6:57am

Baseball Preview: Calvary Christian Knights vs. Glenwood Gators

Calvary Christian and Glenwood are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Calvary Christian Knights will head out on the road to square off against the Glenwood Gators at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Last Tuesday, everything went Calvary Christian's way against Central Georgia Arts as Calvary Christian made off with a 9-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Calvary Christian.

Griffin Barbaree was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Barbaree was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.

In other pitching news, Tommy Irving looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Peyton Morrison, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Cam Houston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Glenwood waltzed into their game on Tuesday with seven straight wins... but they left with eight. They beat the Fighting Rangers by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 12-0.

Calvary Christian's record now sits at 17-5. As for Glenwood, their record now sits at 12-5.

Calvary Christian skirted past Glenwood 2-1 when the teams last played back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Calvary Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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