Hickory Christian Academy put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They had just enough and edged the Statesville Christian Lions out 5-3. That's two games straight that Hickory Christian Academy has won by exactly two runs.
Caleb Friar made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Friar has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Friar was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-4.
Friar wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Samuel Yount, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Statesville Christian's side, Jeremy Todd was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Hickory Christian Academy's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Statesville Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Hickory Christian Academy will head out on the road to challenge Asheville Christian Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Statesville Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oak Ridge Military Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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