The Shekinah Christian Flames will head out to face off against Granville Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Shekinah Christian will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
While Shekinah Christian's win against Liberty Christian Academy wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Flames had just enough and edged out the Eagles 2-1 on Wednesday.
Max Kilzer
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Max Kilzer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Camden Miller, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
The scorekeeper got an easy start on Saturday as neither Granville Christian Academy nor Tree of Life Christian made it on the board until the tenth inning. Granville Christian Academy fell just short of Tree of Life Christian by a score of 6-5. Granville Christian Academy's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Bentley Johnson put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Johnson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That home run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Jordan Stump made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Jacob Fabbro, who went 3-for-5 with one stolen base.
Shekinah Christian pushed their record up to 10-3 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Granville Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 12-4.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shekinah Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Granville Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shekinah Christian came out on top in a nail-biter against Granville Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in April, sneaking past 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Flames since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
