Holy Ground Baptist Academy lost to Lafayette Christian last Tuesday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Holy Ground Baptist Academy Stallions sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 win over the Lafayette Christian Cougars. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Holy Ground Baptist Academy.
Daniel Landers made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Landers has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Landers was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Crews Holbrook was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
On Lafayette Christian's side, Cody Batastini made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Holy Ground Baptist Academy's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for Lafayette Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Holy Ground Baptist Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against CrossPointe Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Holy Ground Baptist Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for Lafayette Christian, they will be playing at home against Young Americans Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lafayette Christian is facing Young Americans Christian at the right time seeing as Young Americans Christian is stuck on a 16-game losing streak.
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