Carmel Christian and Charlotte Country Day School are an even 3-3 against one another since March of 2018, but likely not for long. The Carmel Christian Cougars will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Charlotte Country Day School Buccaneers at 4:00 p.m. One thing working in Carmel Christian's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
On Saturday, Carmel Christian beat SouthLake Christian Academy 12-7. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Anderson Rider
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Anderson Rider looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Carmel Christian let Daniel Williams and Leyton Guhl run wild. Williams went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Guhl scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. That home run marked the first that Williams launched this season. Another player making a difference was Ryan Field, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Carmel Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .393 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Charlotte Country Day School was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of North Raleigh Christian Academy.
Charlotte Country Day School's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Carmel Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Carmel Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .532. However, it's not like Charlotte Country Day School struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Carmel Christian couldn't quite finish off Charlotte Country Day School when the teams last played back in March of 2024 and fell 4-2. Will Carmel Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
