Baseball Preview: Sarasota Christian Blazers vs. Cambridge Christian Lancers
Sarasota Christian is 0-6 against Cambridge Christian since February of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Sarasota Christian Blazers have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Cambridge Christian Lancers at 6:00 p.m. Sarasota Christian knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Cambridge Christian likes a good challenge.
Sarasota Christian put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Gulf Coast HEAT. That's two games straight that Sarasota Christian has won by exactly ten runs.
Evan Poznanski and Justin Brock made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Poznanski pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Brock pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Poznanski has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Poznanski scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Brock scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Rowan Baum looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Randall Collins was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Collin Lawson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Cambridge Christian's offense. They suffered a tough 10-0 loss at the hands of IMG Academy Gold on Tuesday. The contest marked that first time this year in which Cambridge Christian was not able to get on the board.
Sarasota Christian is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season. As for Cambridge Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Sarasota Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cambridge Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Sarasota Christian came up short against Cambridge Christian in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 10-5. Will Sarasota Christian 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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