Neuse Christian Academy had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-8 to make it five. They lost 21-3 to the Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill Lion. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lion this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-2 last Tuesday.
As for Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill's part, Andrew Cavender was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Those ten strikeouts gave Cavender a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill got a massive performance out of Eli Chappell, who went 4-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Chappell a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of N J Uhlenberg, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neuse Christian Academy will take on New Life Camp at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Trinity of Durham and Chapel Hill, they will square off against Burlington Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Royals will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something the Lion surely won't give up without a fight.
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