After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hickory Christian Academy, Pinnacle Classical Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They never let the Community Christian Academy Warriors onto the board and left with a 2-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Pinnacle Classical Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Tyler Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases.
Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jeremiah Lowe, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
The victory got Pinnacle Classical Academy back to even at 5-5. As for Community Christian Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pinnacle Classical Academy will face off against Lake Lure Classical Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Pinnacle Classical Academy is facing Lake Lure Classical Academy at the right time seeing as Lake Lure Classical Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Community Christian Academy, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Piedmont Community Charter at 6:00 p.m. Piedmont Community Charter is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Community Christian Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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