Calvary Baptist Academy has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.77 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against the Captain Shreve Gators, falling 10-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cavaliers have suffered since March 1, 2024.
Judson Funderburk put in work no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned runs off five hits. What's more, he gave up only two walks, the fewest he's had since back in February. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Christian Ashworth was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Maddux Lyddy, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Calvary Baptist Academy's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Captain Shreve, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Calvary Baptist Academy will venture away from home to challenge Loyola College Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Captain Shreve, they will welcome Huntington at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Captain Shreve's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Huntington's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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