Lake Highland Prep scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 26-6 margin over the Circle Christian Centurions. Considering Lake Highland Prep has won seven matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Andrew Chen was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Chen has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Chen was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Lake Highland Prep let Joseph Talbot and Jayden Summerville loose on the outfield. Talbot scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Summerville got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Zachary Wolsonovich, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Circle Christian's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elliot Rosario, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Circle Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .542. That's the best OBP they've managed all season.
Lake Highland Prep's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.6 runs per game. As for Circle Christian, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-7.
Lake Highland Prep will be playing in front of their home fans against Orangewood Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Circle Christian, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Crooms Academy at 6:00 p.m. Crooms Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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