With a playoff game on the line, Piedmont Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over the Central Fellowship Christian Academy Lancers. The result was nothing new for Piedmont Academy, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Brayden Ross made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Ross has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ross was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Chase Taylor was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Zach Simmons was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Central Fellowship Christian Academy's side, Reagan Bogue was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Lawson Kent, who scored a run and stole two bases.
Piedmont Academy pushed their record up to 12-7 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Central Fellowship Christian Academy, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Piedmont Academy beat Central Fellowship Christian Academy by a score of 4-1 later that day.
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