Charlotte Christian won the last time they faced Hickory Grove Christian, and things went their way on Monday too. The Charlotte Christian Knights came out on top against the Hickory Grove Christian Lions by a score of 5-2. That's two games straight that Charlotte Christian has won by exactly three runs.
DJ Layton made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Layton was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Nic Harris tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
Layton wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Drew Beard, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Hickory Grove Christian's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Landon Boyd, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Charlotte Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Hickory Grove Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.
Charlotte Christian will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Cannon, where first pitch is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Cannon has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.7 runs per game on average), something Charlotte Christian will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hickory Grove Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Metrolina Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Metrolina Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something Hickory Grove Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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