
Fury
05/02/25 vs Valley | 6-2 |
05/01/25 @ Colorado Academy | 5-3 |
04/29/25 vs Colorado Academy | 5-2 |
04/26/25 @ Eaton | 6-1 |
04/24/25 @ Jefferson Academy | 8-1 |
+ 8 more games |
Forge Christian came tearing into Friday's game with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Valley Vikings. This was payback for the Fury, who suffered a 1-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Forge Christian got a great performance from Jonathan Tipton as he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Tipton has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sullivan Strange and Jonah Boykin did most of the damage at the plate: Strange went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Boykin went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI Boykin has posted over his last eight contests.
Forge Christian's victory was their 18th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Forge Christian will challenge The Academy at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Valley, they will face off against Platte Valley at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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