Coventry Christian will head out on the road to take on the Lancaster County Christian Lions at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Coventry Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
While Coventry Christian has not struggled against Alliance Christian recently, they managed to flip the script on Tuesday. Coventry Christian's pitchers stepped up to hand Alliance Christian a 7-0 shutout. The win was nothing new for Coventry Christian as they're now sitting on three straight.
Jeffrey Swartz was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing seven bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Swartz is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jack McHale, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lancaster County Christian came up short against Christian School of York on Wednesday and fell 10-6. Lancaster County Christian has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Landon Eby made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Sheldon Fisher, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Coventry Christian's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Lancaster County Christian, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Coventry Christian has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Lancaster County Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Coventry Christian might still be hurting after the 21-6 defeat they got from Lancaster County Christian in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can Coventry Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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