For the second straight game, Reardan will face off against Northwest Christian School. The Screaming Eagles will host the Crusaders at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Reardan 3.6, Northwest Christian School 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Reardan had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Northwest Christian School put an end to it on Tuesday. The Screaming Eagles lost 16-2 to the Crusaders. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Screaming Eagles, who until this match were averaging 3.6 runs allowed.
For Northwest Christian School's part, they got a massive performance out of Jack Duff, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Drew Bevan, who scored four runs while going 4-for-4.
Duff wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Northwest Christian School kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Northwest Christian School pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs over those games. As for Reardan, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Reardan hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .361. However, it's not like Northwest Christian School struggles in that department as they've averaged .365. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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