Liberty Christian Academy never got on the board in their matchup last Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Antioch Christian Academy on Monday. They put the hurt on the Antioch Christian Academy Gators with a sharp 17-11 win. With that victory, Liberty Christian Academy brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.
Bryan Bunnells made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Bunnells was even better at the plate, going 5-for-6 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs.
In other batting news, Liberty Christian Academy got a massive performance out of DJ Cuffee, who got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Hunter Herndon was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
Like Liberty Christian Academy, Antioch Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Carson Phillips. He struck out ten batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Phillips was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Phillips is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Kaden Oxendine was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jared Davis, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Antioch Christian Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 16 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Christian Academy only tossed 11.
Liberty Christian Academy made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2-1. As for Antioch Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Liberty Christian Academy will face off against Sandhills Classical Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Antioch Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Columbus Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Antioch Christian Academy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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