Johnson Ferry Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They never let the Pinecrest Academy Paladins onto the board and left with a 10-0 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Jackson Walker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Walker has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Connor Cardinal and Kai Neely did most of the damage at the plate: Cardinal scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances, while Neely scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-6. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for Pinecrest Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will take on Scholars Guild Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Scholars Guild Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season. As for Pinecrest Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lakeview Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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