Crossroads Christian had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the New Life Christian Academy Warriors a 14-0 shutout on Tuesday. With that win, Crossroads Christian brought their scoring average up to 6.8 runs per game.
Nate Bobbitt was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Noah Newbern was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
On New Life Christian Academy's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cameron Parker, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases. Parker has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Crossroads Christian made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for New Life Christian Academy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Crossroads Christian will head out on the road to take on Halifax Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Crossroads Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for New Life Christian Academy, they will challenge Ahoskie Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. New Life Christian Academy has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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