Creekside Christian Academy came tearing into Tuesday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 15-5 margin over the Peachtree Academy Panthers. Creekside Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won eight matches by seven runs or more this season.
Tyler Keith looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Daylen Williams, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Trey Gatlin, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Creekside Christian Academy pushed their record up to 13-1 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.1 runs per game. As for Peachtree Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-4.
Creekside Christian Academy will be playing at home against Skipstone Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Creekside Christian Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Skipstone Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Peachtree Academy, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against New Creation Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. Peachtree Academy is facing New Creation Christian Academy at the right time seeing as New Creation Christian Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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