The Fredericksburg Christian Eagles will take on the Trinity Christian Gryphons at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fredericksburg Christian has given up an average of 10.3 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Fredericksburg Christian is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 11 runs last Tuesday, they were much more limited against Highland last Thursday. They came up short against the Hawks, falling 17-2.
Fredericksburg Christian got a good showing from John Guthinger, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Guthinger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brodie Fletcher was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Trinity Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Saint John Paul the Great Catholic 6-5. Winning may never get old, but the Gryphons sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Grady Frank was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Philip Long, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Trinity Christian's win bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Fredericksburg Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12-1 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fredericksburg Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Trinity Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Fredericksburg Christian suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Trinity Christian in their previous matchup on April 8th. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
