After two games on the road, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Gilbert Christian Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Pusch Ridge Christian Academy: 2.6, Gilbert Christian: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Pusch Ridge Christian Academy never let their opponents score. They came out on top against Flowing Wells by a score of 5-0.
The result came thanks to Troy Massey's shutout, as he gave up just three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bubba Mustain was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Noah Secrest, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Gilbert Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Florence as Gilbert Christian made off with an 18-1 win. The victory was familiar territory for Gilbert Christian who now have six in a row.
Jeremy Kuiper and Sam Webb did most of the damage at the plate: Kuiper went 2-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs, while Webb scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Nielsen, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season. As for Gilbert Christian, they pushed their record up to 13-2 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Pusch Ridge Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Gilbert Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy skirted past Gilbert Christian 5-3 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Does Pusch Ridge Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gilbert Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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