Baseball Recap: Hearts Academy Wins Going Away Against Central Christian

Hearts Academy has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 18-10 margin over the Central Christian Crusaders. Considering the Panthers have won five matchups by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Gavin Dyson and Evan Harris made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Dyson tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Harris tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Dyson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Dyson scored a run while going 1-for-4, while Harris scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Dyson also hit a double, marking his first of the season.

In other batting news, Rylee Mobley and Chalie Bill did most of the damage at the plate: Mobley scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances, while Bill scored four runs and stole Two bases. while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance gave Bill a new career-high in hits. Eli Wilkes also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Hearts Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in five consecutive contests.

Hearts Academy's record is now 5-1. As for Central Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.

Hearts Academy will take on Victory Baptist at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Christian, they will welcome Covington Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Covington Academy has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.83 runs per game on average), something Central Christian will no doubt try to take advantage of.