Columbus Christian came tearing into Monday's game with three straight wins dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Rock Creek Academy Lions by a score of 6-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Columbus Christian also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2022.
Cam Pritchard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, Columbus Christian let Branson Carr and Wesley Brumfiel loose on the outfield. Carr scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-2, while Brumfiel scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Carr is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
On Rock Creek Academy's side, Dylan Parente was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Parente was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double.
Columbus Christian's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Rock Creek Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus Christian will play host again on Thursday to welcome Dugger Union, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. As for Rock Creek Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Whitefield Academy at 5:00 p.m. Rock Creek Academy is facing Whitefield Academy at the right time seeing as Whitefield Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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