The Life Christian Academy Eagles will challenge the Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Life Christian Academy 3.9, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Tuesday, Life Christian Academy came up short against Virginia Episcopal School and fell 7-3. The loss continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Bishops: they've now lost three in a row.
Life Christian Academy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Conner Gaster, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one RBI. That's the most hits Gaster has posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy lost 9-3 to St. John's Catholic Prep last Saturday. The game marked the Ospreys' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Life Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Life Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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