Elkhart Christian Academy had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Hamilton Marines 14-4. With that win, Elkhart Christian Academy brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Hayden Castro looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on LJ Bevier, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-4. Carter Hunt was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Elkhart Christian Academy's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-9. As for Hamilton, their defeat was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Elkhart Christian Academy is on the road again on Wednesday to play Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. As for Hamilton, they will challenge Bethany Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Bethany Christian will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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