NorthPoint Christian Academy came tearing into Saturday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Varsity Opponent 10-9.
Micah Enriquez was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Enriquez was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, NorthPoint Christian Academy let Andrew Badolato and Max Porter loose on the outfield. Badolato scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Porter scored a run while going 2-for-4. Badolato is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Reagan Price, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
NorthPoint Christian Academy pushed their record up to 10-5 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Varsity Opponent, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 71-170-6 record this season.
NorthPoint Christian Academy will challenge Lee Park Prep at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in NorthPoint Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Varsity Opponent, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-0 defeat vs. Brazosport Christian on the 27th.
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