Eagles
| 04/24/25 @ South Newton | 8-7 |
| 04/22/25 vs South Newton | 11-10 |
| 04/18/25 vs Clinton Central | 2-20 |
| 04/17/25 @ North White | 2-7 |
| 04/15/25 vs North White | 11-10 |
Faith Christian had lost seven games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 3-4 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the South Newton Rebels 8-7. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by just one run.
Christian Carlson was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, earning one run and three stolen bases.
In other batting news, Ethan Seubring was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two doubles, and one run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Carter Haynes was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
As for South Newton, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9. That's two games in a row now that they have lost by just one run.
On South Newton's side, Cayden Martin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. Martin is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Aidan Mattox, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Faith Christian will host Frontier at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Newton, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Watseka at 4:30 p.m.
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