With a playoff game on the line, Rock Springs Christian Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning. Considering Rock Springs Christian Academy has won nine games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Noah Hamilton and Brandt Washington made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Hamilton struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Washington tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. At the plate, Hamilton scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Washington scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adam McGinnis, who scored a run while going 4-for-4. Isaac Eubanks was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
The win (which was Rock Springs Christian Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 16-8. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Rock Springs Christian Academy will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Calvary Christian. Rock Springs Christian Academy will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. Lanier Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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