Antioch Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season on Monday, but it wasn't enough. They suffered a tough 17-11 loss at the hands of the Liberty Christian Academy Knights. Even if Antioch Christian Academy couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Carson Phillips was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Phillips was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Phillips is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Kaden Oxendine was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jared Davis, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Antioch Christian Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 16 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Christian Academy only tossed 11.
Like Antioch Christian Academy, Liberty Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Bryan Bunnells. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Bunnells was also stellar in the batter's box, going 5-for-6 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, DJ Cuffee was a standout: he got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Hunter Herndon was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Antioch Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Liberty Christian Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Antioch Christian Academy will challenge Columbus Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Antioch Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Liberty Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Sandhills Classical Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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