Excel Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints.
Cameron Adams was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Adams was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last five games he's played.
In other batting news, Excel Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Jacob Jinks, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was David Jinks, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Like Excel Christian Academy, Johnson Ferry Christian Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Wolf Sisti. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Sisti was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jackson Walker was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Will Miller was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Excel Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-5.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Cornerstone Prep Academy the next time they take the field. Excel Christian Academy will host Cornerstone Prep Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Johnson Ferry Christian Academy will head out to face them at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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