The Trinity Episcopal Titans will head out on the road to face off against the Christchurch School Seahorses at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Trinity Episcopal will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Trinity Episcopal scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over Bishop Ireton. With that victory, Trinity Episcopal brought their scoring average up to 7.8 runs per game.
Trinity Episcopal let Brennan Ridley and Jackson Hobbs loose on the outfield. Ridley scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Hobbs scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Ridley hasn't dropped below three stolen bases for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Rocco Fischi, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI.
Christchurch School was handed a six-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Life Christian Academy on Monday. Christchurch School narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Life Christian Academy 4-2. The victory was just what Christchurch School needed coming off of an 8-2 defeat in their prior game.
Mac Bargatze spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Christchurch School let Trey Fitchett and Cam Byers loose on the outfield. Fitchett went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double, while Byers got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Trinity Episcopal's record is now 3-1. As for Christchurch School, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season.
Trinity Episcopal's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. Trinity Episcopal has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Christchurch School, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Trinity Episcopal continue to outrun the ball?
Trinity Episcopal took their win against Christchurch School in their previous matchup back in March of 2019 by a conclusive 12-2. Does Trinity Episcopal have another victory up their sleeve, or will Christchurch School turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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