On Monday, Bradenton Christian never let their opponents score. They put the hurt on the Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy Eagles with a sharp 15-0 win. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for Bradenton Christian this season.
Joey Puccia and Reid Price were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Puccia tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Price tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Puccia went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Price scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bradenton Christian let Matthew Johnson and Brett Balais loose on the outfield. Johnson scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Balais scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Johnson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Judah Galessiere, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Bradenton Christian is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-8 record this season. As for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Bradenton Christian will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Manatee, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Manatee is coming into the matchup with three straight losses on the road, meaning Bradenton Christian will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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