Baseball Recap: The Master's Academy Has No Trouble Against Bethel Christian Academy

After only two runs in their last contest, The Master's Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Bethel Christian Academy on Friday. The Master's Academy blew past Bethel Christian Academy 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Mason Hunter

Batters Struck Out (Career)

03/28/25 vs Bethel Christian Academy	6
03/14/25 @ Mountain View Christian Academy	3
03/07/25 vs Mountain View Christian Academy	2
03/21/24 vs Mountain View Christian Academy	2
03/12/24 @ New Manna Christian	1

Mason Hunter made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sawyer Waugh, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jordan Cook, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1.

The Master's Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bethel Christian Academy only posted a batting average of .067.

The Master's Academy's record now sits at 5-2. As for Bethel Christian Academy, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. The Master's Academy will head out to take on Christian Family Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bethel Christian Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Victory Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.