Friendship Christian came tearing into Monday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mount Juliet Christian Academy Saints and snuck past 4-2. That's more bragging rights for Friendship Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Elijah Stockton was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Stockton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stockton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
Stockton wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mason Hallum, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI.
On Mount Juliet Christian Academy's side, Cole Launsby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Daniel Isbell made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
Friendship Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-5-1 record this season. As for Mount Juliet Christian Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
Friendship Christian will have a chance to go back-to-back against Mount Juliet Christian Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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