Lafayette Christian will head out on the road to face off against Creekside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Lafayette Christian 3.5, Creekside Christian Academy 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Monday just wasn't the day for Lafayette Christian's offense. They lost 15-0 to Troup County on Monday. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Cougars, who until this match were averaging 3.47 runs allowed.
Lafayette Christian saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Josiah Hughes, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Creekside Christian Academy had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.6 runs) and they went ahead and made it 11 two weeks ago. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 2-1 W against Central Georgia Arts.
Creekside Christian Academy's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.4 runs on average over those games. As for Lafayette Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 15-4.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lafayette Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .454. However, it's not like Creekside Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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