Calvary Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Atlantic Christian Cougars by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Calvary Academy of the 7-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Atlantic Christian's part, Ethan Costello made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Costello was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. He 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.
Costello wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Seth Phillips, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Calvary Academy's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Atlantic Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Calvary Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Atlantic Christian, they will head out on the road to take on King's Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. King's Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
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