Abundant Life Christian Academy had lost four straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-10 to make it five. They lost 11-1 to the New Creation Christian Academy Crusaders. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Crusaders this season, with their most recent loss being a 14-2 defeat back in March.
As for New Creation Christian Academy, their record is now 12-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by six runs or more this season.
For New Creation Christian Academy's part, Austin Jones was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out nine over 4.1 innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Jones a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cade Anderson, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Wesley Jones, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Coming up, Abundant Life Christian Academy will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Praise Academy at 5:00 p.m. Praise Academy will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Abundant Life Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Creation Christian Academy, they will take on Harvester Christian Academy on Friday. The Crusaders are facing the Hawks at the right time seeing as the Hawks are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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