Foundation Christian Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Hernando Christian Academy on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 15-11 to the Hernando Christian Academy Lions. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Foundation Christian Academy in their matchups with Hernando Christian Academy: they've now lost three in a row.
Rolland Williams put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned run or hits. Williams was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, Caleb Hom was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Riley Brothers, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Foundation Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Hernando Christian Academy's side, Blake Bandy was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Noah Perdomo was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double.
Foundation Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Hernando Christian Academy, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foundation Christian Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Central Florida Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Foundation Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.9 runs per game this season. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Clearwater at 4:30 p.m.
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