The Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers will head out on the road to face off against Rock Springs Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Thursday, Central Fellowship Christian Academy got themselves on the board against Covenant Academy, but Covenant Academy never followed suit. They put the hurt on the with a sharp 10-0 win. The victory was familiar territory for Central Fellowship Christian Academy who now have five in a row.
Lawson Kent was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over six innings pitched. Kent was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, an additional run, and a double.
In other batting news, Central Fellowship Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Reagan Bogue, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Bogue hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Tanyon Stella, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, an additional RBI, and an additional run.
Meanwhile, Rock Springs Christian Academy scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 14-6 margin over Spalding. Winning may never get old, but Rock Springs Christian Academy sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Like Central Fellowship Christian Academy, Rock Springs Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Noah Hamilton. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Hamilton was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-6 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Brandt Washington and Adam McGinnis did most of the damage at the plate: Washington went 3-for-5 with three runs, four RBI, and a double, while McGinnis scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Liam Buice was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases.
Central Fellowship Christian Academy pushed their record up to 5-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Rock Springs Christian Academy, their record now sits at 6-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Central Fellowship Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 11 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Rock Springs Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.4 strikeouts per game. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Central Fellowship Christian Academy might still be hurting after the 14-4 loss they got from Rock Springs Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Central Fellowship Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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