Family Community Christian had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over the Claiborne Christian Crusaders. For Family Community Christian, this counts as revenge for the 9-1 loss Claiborne Christian walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Blayne Lord was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and not a single walk). Lord has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Lord was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Lord wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Eli Cottingham, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Raylee Thomas was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Family Community Christian's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-12. As for Claiborne Christian, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Family Community Christian will take on Jena at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Claiborne Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ouachita Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ouachita Christian will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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