After only two runs in their last matchup, Christ Presbyterian Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Columbia Central on Saturday. The Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over the Columbia Central Lions. That looming 13-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Christ Presbyterian Academy yet this season.
Silas Bryant looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Eli Dickey relieved him and did a solid job, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Brock Beddingfield and Steele Chance did most of the damage at the plate: Beddingfield went 3-for-3 with a home run and four RBI, while Chance scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Hutson Chance, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
On Columbia Central's side, Jack Beck made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Christ Presbyterian Academy now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Columbia Central, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Christ Presbyterian Academy is on the road again on Monday to play Pope John Paul II at 4:00 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Academy is facing Pope John Paul II at the right time seeing as Pope John Paul II is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Columbia Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Spring Hill at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Spring Hill is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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