North Hills Christian scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Oak Ridge Military Academy Eagles with a sharp 20-7 win. The result was nothing new for North Hills Christian, who have now won five games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Gracin Craig and Chris Barringer made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Craig struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off only two hits. Meanwhile, Barringer pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Craig went 2-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base, while Barringer got on base in all six of his plate appearances with a home run, five runs, and two stolen bases.
In other batting news, Jackson Hall was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-6. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last nine games he's played. Another player making a difference was George Miller, who went 4-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Like North Hills Christian, Oak Ridge Military Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Jake Goldsborough. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Goldsborough was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Yates Leary was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Oak Ridge Military Academy didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
North Hills Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Oak Ridge Military Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Cresset Christian Academy the next time they take the field. North Hills Christian will head out to face Cresset Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, while Oak Ridge Military Academy will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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