The Evangel Christian Academy Eagles will head out to square off against the Byers Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Evangel Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
Evangel Christian Academy will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Cripple Creek-Victor on Thursday. The Eagles were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Pioneers. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Pioneers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Anderson Schultz was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He also allowed no hits, which is notable because Evangel Christian Academy is 4-2 when he allows at most three hits, but 2-4 otherwise. Schultz was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Levi Alexander
| 04/24/25 vs Cripple Creek-Victor | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Rocky Mountain Lutheran | 2 |
| 04/01/25 vs Calhan | 2 |
| 03/22/25 vs Elbert | 2 |
| 04/06/24 vs Harrison | 2 |
In other batting news, Levi Alexander was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those five stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Josiah Ochoa was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Evangel Christian Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cripple Creek-Victor struck out eight times.
Meanwhile, Byers had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over Stratton last Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted since March 19, 2024.
Jack Earl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Byers saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaden Bennett, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Byers' record is now 5-7. As for Evangel Christian Academy, the win got them back to even at 6-6.
Byers' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Evangel Christian Academy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. It's a different story for Byers, though, as they've only averaged .229. Will they be able to contain Evangel Christian Academy's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
