It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Trinity Christian ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Upson-Lee Knights 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since March 7th.
Gavin Justice
| 04/08/25 @ Upson-Lee | 9 |
| 04/03/25 @ Whitewater | 3 |
| 03/14/25 vs Fayette County | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Strong Rock Christian | 3 |
| 02/25/25 @ Westlake | 3 |
Trinity Christian got a great performance from Gavin Justice as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over 4.2 innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave Justice a new career-high.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tj Ford, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Aidan Whitaker, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Trinity Christian pushed their record up to 17-9 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Upson-Lee, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trinity Christian will take on LaGrange at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Upson-Lee, they will face off against Pike County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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