After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Scholars Guild Academy, Victory Baptist was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Central Christian Crusaders 12-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-6 back in February.
Asher Alexander
| 04/15/25 @ Central Christian | 1 |
| 04/14/25 vs Scholars Guild Academy | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Covenant Christian Academy | 1 |
| 03/28/25 @ Creekside Christian Academy | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ Covenant Christian Academy | 3 |
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Asher Alexander made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Alexander is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Jack Morris was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Trent Milligan, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI.
Victory Baptist kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Victory Baptist's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 9-6. As for Central Christian, they moved to 8-6-1 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Victory Baptist will challenge Peoples Baptist Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warrior are facing the Knights at the right time seeing as the Knights are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Central Christian, they will take on Skipstone Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.71 runs per game on average), something the Crusaders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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