Creekside Christian Academy will challenge Lafayette Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Creekside Christian Academy will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
While Creekside Christian Academy's win against Central Georgia Arts wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars skirted past Central Georgia Arts 2-1.
Creekside Christian Academy's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cal Kennedy, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. That's the most hits Kennedy has posted since back in March.
Meanwhile, Lafayette Christian has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.47 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They came up short against Troup County, falling 15-0. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Cougars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Creekside Christian Academy's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Lafayette Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-4 record this season.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Creekside Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .505. However, it's not like Lafayette Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Creekside Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Lafayette Christian in their previous matchup back in March, sneaking past 2-1. Will Creekside Christian Academy repeat their success, or does Lafayette Christian has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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