The Hernando Christian Academy Lions will square off against the Cambridge Christian Lancers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hernando Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four contests.
Hernando Christian Academy put the finishing touches on their seventh blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 20-0 margin over Real Life Christian Academy. Hernando Christian Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Carson Hedick looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Hernando Christian Academy let Ryan Schuck and Noah Perdomo loose on the outfield. Schuck got on base in all three of his plate appearances with four RBI, two runs, and a triple, while Perdomo scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Schuck is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Zach Bradford, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Cambridge Christian was able to grind out a solid win over Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate on Tuesday, taking the game 8-4.
Will Snider looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Torey Thomas was excellent, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Hernando Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Cambridge Christian, their record is now 8-10.
Hernando Christian Academy beat Cambridge Christian 8-4 when the teams last played back in February. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Snider, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Hernando Christian Academy still be able to contain Snider? There's only one way to find out.
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