Defenders
| 05/02/25 vs Springfield Christian Academy | 15-5 |
| 05/02/25 vs Springfield Christian Academy | 14-0 |
| 04/28/25 vs Washtenaw Christian Academy | 7-6 |
| 04/28/25 vs Washtenaw Christian Academy | 11-2 |
| 04/24/25 @ CHASE | 13-5 |
| + 4 more games |
Bloomfield Christian School came tearing into Friday's matchup with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on Springfield Christian Academy with a sharp 15-5 victory. The result was nothing new for the Defenders, who have now won six contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
James Busch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Owen Thomas, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Micaiah Snider was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
Bloomfield Christian School always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .607. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bloomfield Christian School pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Springfield Christian Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bloomfield Christian School will welcome Lapeer Lakers Homeschool at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Springfield Christian Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bethany Christian at 4:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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