Preview: Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints vs. Pinecrest Academy Paladins
The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pinecrest Academy Paladins at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
On Thursday, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy came up short against Cornerstone Prep Academy and fell 11-7.
Jackson Walker was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Walker has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Will Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Zachary Grayson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Pinecrest Academy came into Thursday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Lanier Christian Academy on Thursday and snuck past 4-3. The victory was just what Pinecrest Academy needed coming off of a 16-6 loss in their prior match.
CJ Dominguez was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Pinecrest Academy, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-5.
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