Lanier Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Scholars Guild Academy Spartans.
Micah Criste was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Scholars Guild Academy's side, Eli McIlvain made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 14 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). McIlvain has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. McIlvain was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, Samuel Autry was incredible, scoring four runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jacob McIlvain, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Lanier Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Scholars Guild Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lanier Christian Academy will take on Peachtree Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Scholars Guild Academy, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Johnson Ferry Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Johnson Ferry Christian Academy is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Scholars Guild Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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