Gaston Christian has not done well against Metrolina Christian Academy recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Gaston Christian Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors and snuck past 5-4. For Gaston Christian, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 defeat Metrolina Christian Academy walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
David Nicks made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Nicks was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
Nicks wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aaron Main, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
On Metrolina Christian Academy's side, Chase Kiker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. Kiker has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Neil Griffin made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Perry Hargett, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Metrolina Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gaston Christian struck out 12 times.
Gaston Christian is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 21-1.
Gaston Christian is on the road again on Tuesday to play Concord Academy at 4:30 p.m. Concord Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season. As for Metrolina Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Combine Academy National at 4:30 p.m.
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