Ocala Christian had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 4-11 to make it five. They lost 14-3 to the Peniel Baptist Academy Warriors. The Crusaders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 6-5.
As for Peniel Baptist Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-13. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
For Peniel Baptist Academy's part, Brody Lail was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Lail has become a key player for Peniel Baptist Academy: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most three hits, but 1-12 otherwise. Lail was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Preston Fields was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Peniel Baptist Academy is 2-1 when Fields posts three or more hits, but 1-12 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Glenn Burnett, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
As of now, neither Ocala Christian nor Peniel Baptist Academy have any future games scheduled.
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