The Madison Christian Eagles will take on Genoa Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Madison Christian has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Madison Christian is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 15-1 to Shekinah Christian. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Madison Christian saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabe Lawrence, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Genoa Christian Academy got the win against Northside Christian on Tuesday by a conclusive 13-3. The result was nothing new for Genoa Christian Academy, who have now won three contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Carson Mauter was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. He has become a key player for Genoa Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 0-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Braxton Couch and Asa Fenstermaker did most of the damage at the plate: Couch got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Fenstermaker went 2-for-4 with five RBI and one run. Genoa Christian Academy is undefeated when Couch posts two or more runs, but 0-4 otherwise. Micah Kline was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Genoa Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Madison Christian now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Genoa Christian Academy, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-4.
Everything went Madison Christian's way against Genoa Christian Academy in their previous meeting on April 10th, as Madison Christian made off with a 12-5 win. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will Genoa Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
