Rock Springs Christian Academy entered their tilt with Central Fellowship Christian Academy with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They came out on top against the Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers by a score of 10-5 on Tuesday. Rock Springs Christian Academy's victory was all the more impressive since Central Fellowship Christian Academy was averaging only 3.29 runs allowed on the season.
Ethan McGouirk was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. McGouirk has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. McGouirk was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Isaac Eubanks and Adam McGinnis did most of the damage at the plate: Eubanks went 4-for-4 with two runs and a triple, while McGinnis scored a run while going 4-for-4. Liam Buice was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Rock Springs Christian Academy, Central Fellowship Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Lawson Kent. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Kent was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kai Decker was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Tanyon Stella, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Central Fellowship Christian Academy was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rock Springs Christian Academy only hit no.
Rock Springs Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2.
Rock Springs Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Friday against Central Georgia Arts at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Central Georgia Arts' favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matchups. As for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Flint River Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Central Fellowship Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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