For the second straight game, Harvest Christian Academy will face off against Nazarene Christian Academy. The Saints will welcome the Lions at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Harvest Christian Academy knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with ten runs or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Nazarene Christian Academy likes a good challenge.
Harvest Christian Academy is returning to their home field after beating Nazarene Christian Academy on theirs, despite the fact Nazarene Christian Academy has dominated at home this season. The Saints blew past the Lions 13-6 on Monday. Considering the Saints have won eight games by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Austin Sampley, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. That's the most hits he has posted since back in February of 2024. Austin Gilliam was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI.
Harvest Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .395. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .350 or higher in six consecutive matchups.
Harvest Christian Academy's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Nazarene Christian Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at ten games and leaves them with a 10-3 record.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Harvest Christian Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Nazarene Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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