It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Liberty Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 win over Genoa Christian Academy.
James Rainier made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Rainier was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caleb Windle, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Evan Dupler was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Liberty Christian Academy's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-7. As for Genoa Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Liberty Christian Academy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 4-1 defeat vs. Millersport on the 27th. As for Genoa Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to square off against Madison Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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