The Halifax Academy Knights will head out on the road to take on the Calvary Christian Academy Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Halifax Academy is looking for their season's first victory.
Halifax Academy fell victim to First Baptist Christian Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 15-0 to the Crusaders. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Knights were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, Calvary Christian Academy made sure to put some runs up on the board against Halifax Academy on Thursday. Calvary Christian Academy blew past Halifax Academy 19-3. That looming 19-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
Logan Kitzke was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Luke Colonno was a standout: he scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Calvary Christian Academy: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 1-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Joel Gornto, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Calvary Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .750. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Halifax Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Calvary Christian Academy, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
Halifax Academy suffered a grim 19-3 defeat to Calvary Christian Academy in their previous meeting on Thursday. Can Halifax Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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