The Central Florida Christian Academy Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Central Florida Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Oasis Christian with a sharp 24-9 win. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Central Florida Christian Academy with their most commanding win of the season.
Ellie Brenyo was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs but no hits. Brenyo was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Central Florida Christian Academy let Susannah Brenyo and Angelinah Adelson loose on the outfield. Brenyo went 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while Adelson went 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Naomi Hollingsworth, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, City of Life Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory last Thursday. They blew past Discovery 18-3. Winning may never get old, but City of Life Christian Academy sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Like Central Florida Christian Academy, City of Life Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Payton Lake. Throwing, Lake tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Jenna Johnson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Lake went 1-for-1 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Johnson scored two runs while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jasmine Ortiz, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Mikayla Medina-Flood was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Central Florida Christian Academy's record now sits at 3-9. As for City of Life Christian Academy, their record is now 6-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Central Florida Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .482. However, it's not like City of Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .537. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Central Florida Christian Academy suffered a grim 21-1 defeat to City of Life Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in March. Can Central Florida Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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