East Rankin Academy won the last time they faced Park Place Christian Academy and things went their way on Thursday too. East Rankin Academy put the hurt on Park Place Christian Academy with a sharp 13-3 win. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by ten runs or more this season.
Caden Kopf was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Luke Wesson
| 03/27/25 vs Park Place Christian Academy | 5 |
| 02/25/25 @ Newton County Academy | 3 |
| 02/18/25 vs Newton County Academy | 3 |
| 03/11/25 vs Winston Academy | 2 |
| 03/29/24 vs Park Place Christian Academy | 2 |
In other batting news, Luke Wesson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Aiden Carlisle was another key player, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
East Rankin Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Park Place Christian Academy only posted an OBP of .348.
East Rankin Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. Park Place Christian Academy dropped their record down to 8-9 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
East Rankin Academy will have a chance to go back-to-back against Park Place Christian Academy: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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