The Grace Christian School Kings will face off against the Isle of Wight Academy Chargers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Grace Christian School will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Grace Christian School proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by ten) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past St. Anne's-Belfield 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Kings have posted since April 19, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Andrew Whittington, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Meanwhile, Isle of Wight Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Southampton Academy on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 4-2. It was the first time this season that the Chargers let down their fans at home.
Cody Thomas was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run. He also scored a run, marking his first of the season. Wyatt King was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Isle of Wight Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Grace Christian School, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4.
Isle of Wight Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Grace Christian School has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .502. It's a different story for Isle of Wight Academy, though, as they've only averaged .355. Will they be able to contain Grace Christian School's hitters?
Grace Christian School came up short against Isle of Wight Academy in their previous matchup last Wednesday, falling 14-9. Will the Kings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
