Hilton Head Christian Academy lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 12-2 walloping at the hands of the Stratford Knights. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Hilton Head Christian Academy has scored all season.
James Crosby was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Roman Collela was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. Slaide Burd was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Hilton Head Christian Academy and nudges their season record down to 12-4. As for Stratford, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hilton Head Christian Academy will challenge John Paul II at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hilton Head Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Stratford, they will head out on the road to square off against Wando at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wando is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Stratford will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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