The Calvary Christian Academy Cougars will face off against the Bristol Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Calvary Christian Academy got the win against Jenkintown by a conclusive 18-1. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Nathan Flasnburg
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Nathan Flasnburg made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Calvary Christian Academy is 4-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 3-5 otherwise. Flasnburg was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Cardinal, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Caleb Leader, who earned two RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Calvary Christian Academy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Bristol came out on top against Plumstead Christian on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run third inning. The Warriors walked away with a 12-8 victory over Plumstead Christian. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Warriors.
Trae Anthony was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Conner Appshire, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Calvary Christian Academy pushed their record up to 7-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 18.6 runs over those games. As for Bristol, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Saturday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Calvary Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .463. However, it's not like Bristol struggles in that department as they've averaged .512. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calvary Christian Academy suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Bristol in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
