Jacksonville Christian Academy had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-7 to make it eight. They lost 19-9 to Faith Christian Academy. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Faith Christian Academy this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-0 on April 1st.
As for Faith Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by ten runs or more this season.
For Faith Christian Academy's part, Andrew Pittman and Jessie Carrillo made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Pittman tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Carrillo struck out six batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pittman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Pittman went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs, while Carrillo got on base in four of his six plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Faith Christian Academy is undefeated when Carrillo posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise.
In other batting news, Maxton Herring was incredible, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. David Langley was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Coincidentally, Jacksonville Christian Academy and Faith Christian Academy will both be playing New Bern Christian Academy the next time they take the field. Faith Christian Academy will head out to face New Bern Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Jacksonville Christian Academy will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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