After two games on the road, Central Georgia Arts is heading back home. They will take on the New Creation Christian Academy Crusaders at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Central Georgia Arts hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
In Tuesday's second game, Central Georgia Arts fell victim to a tough 9-1 loss at the hands of Calvary Christian.
Central Georgia Arts saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anderson Bloodworth, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, New Creation Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell just short of Skipstone Academy by a score of 4-3.
Micah Stewart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Central Georgia Arts' loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for New Creation Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Saturday as neither team is afraid to steal. Central Georgia Arts has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like New Creation Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Central Georgia Arts beat New Creation Christian Academy 6-1 in their previous matchup back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Stewart, who tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (he also only allowed one walk). Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Central Georgia Arts still be able to contain Stewart? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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