Garland Christian Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Saturday. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Lucas Christian Academy Warriors. For the Swordsmen, this counts as revenge for the 11-10 victory the Warriors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
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Joshua Jacob was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Jacob was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. He is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Jacob wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Stewart Nelson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Noah Doddy was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Garland Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lucas Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .217.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Lucas Christian Academy beat Garland Christian Academy by a score of 18-4 later that day.
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