For the second straight game, Harding Academy will face off against First Assembly Christian. The Lions will venture away from home to square off against the Crusaders at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harding Academy has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 3.
Harding Academy came up short against First Assembly Christian on Monday, falling 14-1.
For First Assembly Christian's part, Ryker Minor made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Minor has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in both of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, William Lee looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Christian Forrest was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. Ronin Badoud also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
First Assembly Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .556. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive matches.
Harding Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for First Assembly Christian, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-14-1.
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