The Metrolina Christian Academy Warriors will challenge the Christ School Greenies at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Metrolina Christian Academy is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Metrolina Christian Academy had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 14-run drubbing they dealt Union Academy on Thursday. Metrolina Christian Academy put the hurt on Union Academy with a sharp 17-3 win. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by ten runs or more this season.
Bennett Johnson looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024.
On the hitting side, Jackson Pierce was a standout: he scored a run while going 2-for-3. Caden Simpson also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Metrolina Christian Academy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. The last time their batting average was this high was back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Christ School lost 12-2 to Providence Academy on Monday. The Greenies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Christ School saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Wells Alderman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Metrolina Christian Academy's victory was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10.8 runs. As for Christ School, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Metrolina Christian Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Christ School struggles in that department as they've averaged .470. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Metrolina Christian Academy came out on top in a nail-biter against Christ School in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Metrolina Christian Academy since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
