Legacy Christian Academy has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Yellow Springs Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Legacy Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.
Legacy Christian Academy will head into Tuesday's match having proved themselves against Yellow Springs: Legacy Christian Academy took a nine-point loss the last time they faced off against Yellow Springs, but they managed to turn things around on Tuesday. Legacy Christian Academy narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Yellow Springs 10-8.
Timothy Chavies was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Chavies has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Chavies was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, John Augustine was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Little, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Legacy Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. As for Yellow Springs, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Legacy Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 7.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Yellow Springs struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.4. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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