For the second straight game, Salem Baptist Christian will face off against Hickory Christian Academy. Salem Baptist Christian will take on Hickory Christian Academy at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Salem Baptist Christian has given up an average of 13.4 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Salem Baptist Christian came up short against Hickory Christian Academy and fell 12-7. The Vikings haven't had much luck with the Knights recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
For Hickory Christian Academy's part, Caleb Friar made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. Those six strikeouts gave Friar a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Friar wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Shepherd Yount, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave Yount a new career-high.
Hickory Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in six consecutive contests.
Hickory Christian Academy's record now sits at 6-2. As for Salem Baptist Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Salem Baptist Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hickory Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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