The Roanoke Valley Christian EAGLES will venture away from home to take on the Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Roanoke Valley Christian hasn't scored more than a single run for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Roanoke Valley Christian came up short against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy on Tuesday, falling 17-1.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three matchup, Westover Christian Academy brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on Timberlake Christian with a sharp 14-4 victory on Tuesday. With that win, the Bulldogs brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Colt Cromy made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Chase Jordan was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Westover Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-5 otherwise. Ben Knecht also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Westover Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Roanoke Valley Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Westover Christian Academy, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-5.
Roanoke Valley Christian beat Westover Christian Academy 6-2 in their previous meeting last Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the EAGLES since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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