Preview: Sarasota Christian Blazers vs. Cambridge Christian Lancers
Sarasota Christian is 0-5 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 will head out on the road to square off against the Cambridge Christian Lancers at 4:00 p.m. Sarasota Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Sarasota Christian made easy work of Bayshore and carried off an 11-1 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Sarasota Christian.
Evan Poznanski made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Poznanski has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Poznanski was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and a run.
In other batting news, Alex Hefti and Justin Brock did most of the damage at the plate: Hefti scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Brock scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jace Mayer, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Cambridge Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 8-3 to Tampa Prep.
Cambridge Christian also got a good showing from Zachary Uhl, who tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Brody Bellomo made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The win got Sarasota Christian back to even at 3-3. As for Cambridge Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
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 10.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cambridge Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Sarasota Christian might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Cambridge Christian in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. Thankfully for Sarasota Christian, Zack McQuiston (who didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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