Elliot Christian is on a four-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Venture Academy a five-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Elliot Christian Eagles will take on the Venture Academy Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Elliot Christian had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. Their tough 25-0 loss to Venture Academy on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for one run.
For Venture Academy's part, Joel Gapusan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over five innings pitched. Gapusan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Omarion Walker was a standout: he scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Xavier Perez, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Elliot Christian might still be hurting after the 25-0 defeat they got from Venture Academy in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will Elliot Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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