Valley Christian Academy is 10-0 against Shandon since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Valley Christian Academy Lions will look to defend their home field against the Shandon Outlaws at 3:30 p.m. Valley Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.3 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Valley Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past Coastal Christian 21-3. The win was nothing new for Valley Christian Academy as they're now sitting on three straight.
James Fakoury was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Fakoury has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Fakoury was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jacob Sanders was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Torin Ellis was another key contributor, scoring five runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Shandon suffered a tough 13-2 defeat at the hands of Coast Union on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that Shandon has lost by exactly 11 runs.
Valley Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-5 record this season. As for Shandon, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Valley Christian Academy has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.6 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Shandon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Valley Christian Academy took their victory against Shandon in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 23-0. Does Valley Christian Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Shandon turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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