After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Southwest Georgia Academy, Georgia Christian was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Highland Christian Academy EAGLES by a score of 11-6. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Georgia Christian considering their two-run performance the game before.
Jett Guilliams and Tanner Rayfield were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Guilliams didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Rayfield pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). At the plate, Guilliams scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Rayfield scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carson Hanks, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Tucker Blanton, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Georgia Christian has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Highland Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Georgia Christian will square off against Southwest Georgia Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Southwest Georgia Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Georgia Christian surely won't give up without a fight. As for Highland Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Byne Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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