For the second straight game, Orangewood Christian will face off against Mount Dora Christian Academy. The Rams will square off against the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Orangewood Christian's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Mount Dora Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Orangewood Christian heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Monday. They fell just short of Mount Dora Christian Academy by a score of 4-2. The Rams' loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
For Mount Dora Christian Academy's part, they got a great performance from Ethan Priest as he struck out six batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Priest also tossed a walk, which is notable because the Bulldogs are 8-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 10-12 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Zach Opgenorth was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
The victory was the seventh in a row for Mount Dora Christian Academy, bringing their record up to 18-13. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.9 runs on average over those games. As for Orangewood Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-10.
Orangewood Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. The Rams have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Mount Dora Christian Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Orangewood Christian continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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