The Asheville School (Independent) Blues will face off against the Bethel Christian Academy Crusaders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Asheville School (Independent) has given up an average of 11.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Anderson C hit Asheville School (Independent) with a nine-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Blues came up short against the Cavaliers, falling 13-3. The defeat continues a trend for the Blues in their meetings with the Cavaliers: they've now lost three in a row.
Asheville School (Independent) saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Holland, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was Holland's first of the season. Jonas Howard was another, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, Bethel Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 18-3 to Mountain View Christian Academy.
Asheville School (Independent)'s defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Bethel Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Asheville School (Independent) has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5.1 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bethel Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Asheville School (Independent) skirted past Bethel Christian Academy 8-7 in their previous matchup on April 3rd. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blues since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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