The Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles will venture away from home to square off against the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Calvary Chapel Academy has given up an average of 9.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Calvary Chapel Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs last Thursday, they were much more limited against Master's Academy on Tuesday. They came up short against the Patriots, falling 12-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Eagles were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for City of Life Christian Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Central Florida Christian Academy with a sharp 12-2 victory on Wednesday. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jenna Johnson made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two triples and one RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adelaide Rodriguez, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most triples she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Caitlin Watson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
City of Life Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Calvary Chapel Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season. As for City of Life Christian Academy, their record is now 9-6.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Calvary Chapel Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .538. However, it's not like City of Life Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .531. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Calvary Chapel Academy couldn't quite finish off City of Life Christian Academy in their previous matchup on April 1st and fell 10-8. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
