Colorado Academy dropped their record down to 14-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell just short of the Forge Christian Fury by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Mustangs have suffered since April 3rd.
Jordan Reiter and Kieran Delaney stepped up to the plate in a big way. Reiter went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Delaney went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Forge Christian, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 16-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
On Forge Christian's side, Burke Jasa spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. Jasa has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Easton Wilde, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and two RBI. Brock Wycoff was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Colorado Academy will welcome Resurrection Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Forge Christian, they will take on Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
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