Briarcrest Christian came tearing into Friday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Memphis University School Owls out 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Briarcrest Christian also won the last time the pair played last Monday.
Aiden McCrady was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. McCrady was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
McCrady wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Brady, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Houston Walker was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Briarcrest Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. As for Memphis University School, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-8.
Briarcrest Christian will head out on the road to take on Hardin County at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hardin County is coming into the matchup with three straight victories at home, so Briarcrest Christian will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Memphis University School, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Benedict at Auburndale at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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