Emmanuel Christian Academy was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Southeastern Local on Wednesday. The Lions put the hurt on the Trojans with a sharp 8-1 victory. This was payback for the Lions, who suffered a 7-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jack Meyer
| 04/02/25 @ Southeastern Local | 11 |
| 05/13/24 @ Houston | 8 |
| 05/06/24 @ Twin Valley South | 7 |
| 04/27/24 vs Troy Christian | 7 |
| 05/10/24 @ Catholic Central | 5 |
Jack Meyer made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meyer wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grayson Lisle, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Josh Witherow was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
The win got Emmanuel Christian Academy back to even at 1-1. As for Southeastern Local, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Emmanuel Christian Academy will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Dayton Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Southeastern Local, they will head out on the road to take on Kenton Ridge at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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