Baseball Game Preview: Plymouth Christian Academy Eagles vs. Bloomfield Christian School Defenders

By Team Reports May 17, 2025, 10:28pm

Baseball Preview: Plymouth Christian Academy Eagles vs. Bloomfield Christian School Defenders

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Plymouth Christian Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Bloomfield Christian School is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Eagles will welcome the Defenders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Plymouth Christian Academy barely beat Gabriel Richard the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Eagles blew past the Fighting Irish 14-2 on Saturday. The Eagles have beaten the Fighting Irish the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Fighting Irish has come to flipping the script.

Luke Janigian

Batters Struck Out

05/17/25 vs Gabriel Richard6
05/15/25 @ Lutheran Northwest2
05/10/25 @ Norway2
05/02/25 vs Belleville4
04/26/25 vs Plymouth0
04/15/25 @ Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy9

Luke Janigian was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

In other pitching news, Shane Slocum looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.

Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Josh Pop, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cooper Weaver, who went 1-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Plymouth Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .412. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .412 or higher in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Bloomfield Christian School got themselves on the board against FAITH HomeSchool on Friday, but FAITH HomeSchool never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over the Falcons.

Charles Busch made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.

In other batting news, Jordan Antone was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Liam Landis was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Plymouth Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 21-7. As for Bloomfield Christian School, their victory bumped their record up to 16-1.

Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Plymouth Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Bloomfield Christian School struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.

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