Ezekiel Academy extended their postseason success on Monday against Tuscaloosa Home Educators. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 12-5 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Knights have posted against the Warriors since March 30, 2023.
Jude Easterling spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Ethan Bailey
| 05/05/25 vs Tuscaloosa Home Educators | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Wiregrass | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Tuscaloosa Home Educators | 1 |
| 04/21/25 @ Southern Christian | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ East Central HomeSchool | 1 |
On the hitting side, Ethan Bailey was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zeke Mills, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one triple.
Ezekiel Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .514. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for Ezekiel Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-19. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Tuscaloosa Home Educators, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 14 of their last 17 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
As of now, neither Ezekiel Academy nor Tuscaloosa Home Educators have any future games scheduled.
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