Excel Christian Academy had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 victory over Varsity Opponent. That's more bragging rights for Excel Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Luke Kelley made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Kelley was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last 11 times he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tristen Hoskins, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Garrett Conder was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Excel Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-11 record this season. As for Varsity Opponent, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 92-219-10 record this season.
Excel Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Varsity Opponent, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 defeat vs. Inspiration Academy on the 11th.
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