Elkhart Christian Academy had lost seven straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it eight. They came up short against the Fairfield Falcons, falling 11-1. That's two games in a row now that the Eagles have lost by exactly ten runs.
Elkhart Christian Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Isaac Hurt, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Fairfield, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Fairfield's side, Grady Chupp made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chupp was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Andrew Bailey looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
Back at the plate, Fairfield let Eli Miller and Kyler Castetter run wild. Miller went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run, while Castetter got on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Miller has posted since back in April of 2024. Logan Miller also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Elkhart Christian Academy will square off against Prairie Heights at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Fairfield, they will challenge Jimtown at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Jimmies will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.
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