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| 03/04/25 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/10/24 - Away | 6-10 L |
| 03/09/23 - Home | 2-4 L |
| 04/05/22 - Away | 18-0 W |
| 03/10/22 - Home | 9-0 W |
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Pusch Ridge Christian Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Mica Mountain Thunderbolts 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 4, 2024.
Noah Miller was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. What's more, he gave up only three walks, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Those stolen bases marked the first that he snagged this season.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was TJ Loftis, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one RBI. That RBI was Loftis' first of the season.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy's record now sits at 2-3. As for Mica Mountain, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3-1.
Looking ahead, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy will be playing at home against Seton Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Seton Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season. As for Mica Mountain, they will head out on the road to face off against ALA - Queen Creek at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. ALA - Queen Creek's pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so Mica Mountain's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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