After both having extra time off, the Statesville Christian Lions and the Salem Baptist Christian Vikings will shake off the rust and duke it out at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Statesville Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Statesville Christian barely beat Salem Baptist Christian the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Lions blew past the Vikings 13-6 last Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lions.
Jeremy Todd
| 04/08/25 vs Salem Baptist Christian | 4 |
| 03/06/25 vs Sheets Memorial Christian | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Covenant Classical | 2 |
| 03/11/25 @ Oak Ridge Military Academy | 2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Sheets Memorial Christian | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Toby Stewert and Jeremy Todd made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Stewert pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Todd pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Stewert went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Todd got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs. Todd has become a key player for Statesville Christian: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 2-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, John Nielsen was excellent, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Statesville Christian now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Salem Baptist Christian, their record is now 3-7.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Statesville Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Salem Baptist Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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