Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Grace Christian couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 9-0 to the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys on Saturday. Grace Christian's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
For Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy's part, the result came thanks to Robert Roberson's shutout, as he gave up just six hits and racked up 17 Ks. Roberson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy let Ryan Canipe and Alex Crowl loose on the outfield. Canipe scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Crowl scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Braydon Bell, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Grace Christian's loss dropped their record down to 14-5. As for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, the victory (which was their 17th in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
As of now, neither Grace Christian nor Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy have any future games scheduled.
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