Scholars Guild Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They came out on top against the Lanier Christian Academy Lightning by a score of 9-5.
Eli McIlvain was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 14 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). McIlvain has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. McIlvain was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Samuel Autry, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3. Jacob Chupp was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
On Lanier Christian Academy's side, Micah Criste made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Scholars Guild Academy is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Lanier Christian Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scholars Guild Academy will take on Johnson Ferry Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Scholars Guild Academy's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Johnson Ferry Christian Academy has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. Lanier Christian Academy will take on Peachtree Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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