For the second straight game, Denver Christian will face off against Jefferson Academy. The Thunder will challenge the Jaguars at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Denver Christian is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Last Tuesday, Denver Christian was able to grind out a solid victory over Jefferson Academy, taking the game 6-1.
Mason Reilly
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Mason Reilly was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elijah Whitfield was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that he hit this season.
Denver Christian's win was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Jefferson Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8-1.
Jefferson Academy's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Denver Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .433. It's a different story for Jefferson Academy, though, as they've only averaged .352. Will they be able to contain Denver Christian's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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