The Guardian Christian Academy Royal Knights will head out on the road to challenge the Richmond Christian Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Back in March, Guardian Christian Academy got themselves on the board against Non Varsity Opponent, but Non Varsity Opponent never followed suit. They put the hurt on the with a sharp 12-0 win. The victory was just what Guardian Christian Academy needed coming off of an 18-4 loss in their prior game.
Blake Pearson and Noah Charity made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Pearson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Charity struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). At bat, Pearson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Charity scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Sam Mitchell was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Jadon Hayes was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Richmond Christian had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over Williamsburg Christian Academy. The win was just what Richmond Christian needed coming off of a 12-0 defeat in their prior matchup.
Like Guardian Christian Academy, Richmond Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Presley Melton. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Melton has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Melton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach Guillory, who went 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Bryson Perkins, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
The victory got Guardian Christian Academy back to even at 2-2. As for Richmond Christian, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-4.
Guardian Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 18-4 loss they got from Richmond Christian in their previous meeting back in March. Can Guardian Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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