Greenwood Christian Academy came out on top against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run second inning. The Cougars blew past the Crusaders 12-5. Considering the Cougars have won four contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Preston Van Til and Caden Camden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Van Til pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Camden pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. At bat, Van Til got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two RBI and one run, while Camden went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Camden is becoming a predictor of Greenwood Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't).
Oliver Goodman
| 04/21/25 @ Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 3 |
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In other batting news, Eli Jackson and Oliver Goodman did most of the damage at the plate: Jackson went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Goodman got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Goodman a new career-high. Collin Sookram also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Greenwood Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greenwood Christian Academy will square off against Oldenburg Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Twisters' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, they will challenge Triton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Crusaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.
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