Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Friendship Christian). They put the hurt on the Pope John Paul II Knights with a sharp 13-7 victory on Wednesday. With that win, the Commanders brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Bradyn Stringer tossed a big game, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in April of 2024.
Luke Sellars
| 03/12/25 vs Pope John Paul II | 4 |
| 03/11/25 vs Hillcrest | 2 |
| 04/25/24 vs Nashville Christian | 2 |
| 04/13/24 vs Hendersonville | 2 |
| 04/06/24 @ Middle Tennessee Christian | 2 |
At the plate, Luke Sellars was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Kring, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Friendship Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Friendship Christian's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Pope John Paul II, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Looking ahead, Friendship Christian will take on Lee-Scott Academy at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Friendship Christian will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last. As for Pope John Paul II, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brentwood Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pope John Paul II has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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