For the second straight game, Robert Toombs Christian Academy will face off against Citizens Christian Academy. The Crusaders will challenge the Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Robert Toombs Christian Academy's hitters haven't had much luck over their past three matchups, but Tuesday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Monday's struggle, when Citizens Christian Academy hitters got past them. The Crusaders came up short against the Patriots on Monday, falling 12-0. The game marked the first time this year in which the Crusaders were not able to get on the board.
For Citizens Christian Academy's part, Gray McLean was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave McLean a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Citizens Christian Academy's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 9-0-1 (and 3-6-1 when he doesn't).
In other pitching news, Sam Ables looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Thomas Gentry was incredible, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Skyler Woods, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Citizens Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 12-6-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Robert Toombs Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Robert Toombs Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Citizens Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
