Falcon Christian Academy had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-4 to make it seven. They came up short against the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles, falling 13-0. The shutout was out of character for the Warriors seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in March.
As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, their record is now 9-7. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won seven games by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Cape Fear Christian Academy's part, Taylor Smith made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Eli Burns looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has become a key player for Cape Fear Christian Academy: the team is undefeated when he allows at most two hits, but 6-7 otherwise.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Landon Mclamb, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Elijah Ellis also deserves some recognition as he got his first hits of the season.
Falcon Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cape Fear Christian Academy, they will challenge Lee Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season.
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