Holy Ground Baptist Academy stacked a fourth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They put the hurt on the Excel Christian Academy Eagles with a sharp 15-5 win. Holy Ground Baptist Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Daniel Landers was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Landers has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Landers was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, Holy Ground Baptist Academy let Andrew Landers and Crews Holbrook loose on the outfield. Landers went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Holbrook scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Seth Landers was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Like Holy Ground Baptist Academy, Excel Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Cameron Adams. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Adams was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Jacob Jinks was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with four RBI, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Gavin Dyson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Holy Ground Baptist Academy pushed their record up to 6-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. 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 Excel Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Holy Ground Baptist Academy will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lafayette Christian at 6:00 p.m. on April 9th. As for Excel Christian Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Oakwood Christian at 5:30 p.m. on April 8th. Excel Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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