Corinth Christian Academy can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the First Christian Lions 7-6. Corinth Christian Academy's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kyler Hart made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Hart was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Landon Smith was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jace Campbell, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Like Corinth Christian Academy, First Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Brayden Pedersen. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Pedersen was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Tifton Green was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Peyton Williams was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5.
Corinth Christian Academy made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for First Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Corinth Christian Academy will head out on the road to face off against Southside Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southside Christian is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats at home, meaning Corinth Christian Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for First Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Hope Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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