Baseball Preview: Conway Christian Eagles vs. Poyen Indians
After five games on the road, Conway Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Poyen Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Conway Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Conway Christian can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Friday. They never let Cutter-Morning Star onto the board and left with a 17-0 victory. Conway Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Xander Stone was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stone has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stone was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ace Khoeler, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Aydan Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Poyen suffered a tough 16-3 loss at the hands of Bigelow on Friday. Poyen has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Allen Fite was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
Conway Christian is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. As for Poyen, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Conway Christian came up short against Poyen in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, falling 5-2. Will Conway Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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