After only one run in their last matchup, Hickory Grove Christian made sure to put some runs up on the board against Asheville Christian Academy on Monday. Hickory Grove Christian was the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over Asheville Christian Academy. Considering Hickory Grove Christian has won four games by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Ben Green made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over 5.2 innings pitched. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and three RBI. Hickory Grove Christian is undefeated when Green posts two or more stolen bases, but 3-6 otherwise.
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In other batting news, Hickory Grove Christian got a massive performance out of Dean Colston, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave Colston a new career-high. Nathan Dowdy was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Hickory Grove Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Hickory Grove Christian's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-6. As for Asheville Christian Academy, they dropped their record down to 5-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, Hickory Grove Christian will venture away from home to face off against A.C. Reynolds at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hickory Grove Christian is facing A.C. Reynolds at the right time seeing as A.C. Reynolds is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Asheville Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee at 4:30 p.m. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Asheville Christian Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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