After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, East Hill Christian brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They blew past the Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators 13-3 on Tuesday. The Eagles not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 8, 2024.
Harrison Fullerton and Charlie Hall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Fullerton struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Meanwhile, Hall struck out seven batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Fullerton scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Hall got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. What's more, Hall posted two hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zach McDaniel, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Brayden Page was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
East Hill Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
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| 03/25/25 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 04/02/24 - Away | 7-8 L |
| 03/18/24 - Home | 12-5 W |
| 04/25/23 - Home | 13-3 W |
| 04/06/23 - Away | 17-4 W |
| + 3 more games |
East Hill Christian's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Gulf Pointe Latin, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with the loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Hill Christian will venture away from home to challenge West Florida Baptist Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gulf Pointe Latin, they will challenge Trinitas Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gulf Pointe Latin is facing Trinitas Christian at the right time seeing as Trinitas Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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