Robert Toombs Christian Academy extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-6 in the process. They came up short against the Citizens Christian Academy Patriots, falling 12-0. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Crusaders were not able to get on the board.
Robert Toombs Christian Academy saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brittan Tabor, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
As for Citizens Christian Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6-2 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by ten runs or more this season.
On Citizens Christian Academy's side, Gray McLean made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Those eight strikeouts gave McLean a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three doubles, four RBI, and two runs. Citizens Christian Academy is 9-0-1 when McLean posts two or more runs, but 3-6-1 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Sam Ables looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Thomas Gentry was incredible, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Skyler Woods, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one RBI.
While Robert Toombs Christian Academy had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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