There's no place like home for The King's Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They came out on top against Cristo Rey Atlanta by a score of 6-2 on Tuesday.
Josiah Werner
| 04/15/25 vs Cristo Rey Atlanta | 10 |
| 02/27/25 vs Cherokee Christian | 6 |
| 03/24/25 vs Scholars Guild Academy | 5 |
| 02/17/25 vs Mount Pisgah Christian | 5 |
| 02/13/24 @ King's Ridge Christian | 5 |
Josiah Werner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Werner wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dominick Hopkins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Davis Windham also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
The King's Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The King's Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Cristo Rey Atlanta, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: The King's Academy beat Cristo Rey Atlanta by a score of 13-6 later that day.
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