Metrolina Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They never let SouthLake Christian Academy onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. Metrolina Christian Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Bryson Josey and Chase Kiker were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Josey tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Kiker struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Josey went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double, while Kiker scored two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Perry Hargett was incredible, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with a home run and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Connor Bellew, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Metrolina Christian Academy pushed their record up to 9-0 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Metrolina Christian Academy will be playing at home against Union Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for SouthLake Christian Academy, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Providence Day at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. SouthLake Christian Academy is facing Providence Day at the right time seeing as Providence Day is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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