First Baptist Academy's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They skirted past the Seacrest Country Day Stingrays 5-3. For First Baptist Academy, this counts as revenge for the 7-2 defeat Seacrest Country Day walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Kyle Cipolla made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Cipolla has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cipolla was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Toby Meister looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Trace Hoff, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Seacrest Country Day's side, Thomas Holland was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI. Logan Grimm was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
First Baptist Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Seacrest Country Day, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 7-10.
First Baptist Academy will be playing at home against Golden Gate at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Golden Gate is coming into the game with five straight defeats on the road, meaning First Baptist Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Seacrest Country Day, they will take on Gateway Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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