Lions
| 03/11/25 @ Gaston Day | 12 |
| 02/25/25 vs Parkwood | 10 |
| 03/07/25 @ Christ School | 9 |
| 03/31/25 @ Asheville Christian Academy | 8 |
| 04/08/25 vs Concord Academy | 7 |
There's no place like home for Hickory Grove Christian, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Concord Academy Eagles on Tuesday as they made off with an 8-1 win. Considering the Lions have won five games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Zach White was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hickory Grove Christian is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-6 otherwise. White was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March.
In other pitching news, Zach Frost looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Hickory Grove Christian is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-7 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Davis Cabbage was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Hickory Grove Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-7 when he doesn't). Dean Colston was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
The victory got Hickory Grove Christian back to even at 7-7. As for Concord Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hickory Grove Christian will square off against rival Gaston Day at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Concord Academy is set to face off against their familiar foe Gaston Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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