Grace Christian is 0-7 against Parry McCluer since March of 2017 but things could change on Thursday. The Warriors will look to defend their home field against the Fighting Blues at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Tuesday, Grace Christian got the win against Timberlake Christian by a conclusive 18-4. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Tornadoes: they've now won eight in a row.
Elijah McCaskill made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other pitching news, Davis Reid looked comfortable as he scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Landon Wright
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Back at the plate, Landon Wright was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zeke Cozzolino, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Grace Christian kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Parry McCluer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against Bath County, falling 19-12.
Grace Christian's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Parry McCluer, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
Grace Christian couldn't quite finish off Parry McCluer when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 5-3. Will the Warriors 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.
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