
Lions
03/27/25 @ Hope Christian Academy | 15 |
03/24/25 vs Hope Christian Academy | 15 |
04/21/25 vs Open Bible Christian | 13 |
04/03/25 @ Corinth Christian Academy | 12 |
04/17/25 @ Brunswick Christian Academy | 8 |
First Christian won the last time they faced Open Bible Christian and things went their way on Monday too. The Lions blew past the Warriors 14-1. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Brayden Pedersen and Colten Rebardo made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Pedersen tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Rebardo pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Pedersen has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Pedersen went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Rebardo got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Colin Preston was a standout: he got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Williams, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
First Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Open Bible Christian only posted an OBP of .250.
The victory made it two in a row for First Christian and bumps their season record up to 7-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.5 runs over those games. As for Open Bible Christian, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Coincidentally, First Christian and Open Bible Christian will both be playing Northside Christian Academy the next time they take the field. The Lions will head out to face Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Warriors will host them at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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