Baseball Preview: Mountain View Christian Academy Conquerors vs. Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets
After three games on the road, Mountain View Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Mountain View Christian Academy lost 13-7 to Shenandoah Valley Academy last Tuesday.
Locke Nelson put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Nelson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing five bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, John Hall made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ashton Strawderman, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Randolph-Macon Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 12-1 to Front Royal Christian.
Jonathan Gasaatura made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases.
Mountain View Christian Academy now has a losing record at 2-3-1. As for Randolph-Macon Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Mountain View Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.2 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Randolph-Macon Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Mountain View Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 14-0 defeat they got from Randolph-Macon Academy in their previous meeting back in May of 2022. Will Mountain View Christian Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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