After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Aletheia Christian Academy, Central Christian was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the East Hill Christian Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Central Christian also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Ace Baxter and Jackson Allen made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Baxter pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Allen pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. At bat, Baxter scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5, while Allen went 1-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Ezra Schaff was excellent, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. Caleb Rodriguez was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On East Hill Christian's side, Charlie Hall made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Hall has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
Central Christian has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 3-3 record this season. As for East Hill Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Central Christian will take on East Hill Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Hill Christian, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Atmore Christian at 4:30 a.m. on Monday. East Hill Christian is facing Atmore Christian at the right time seeing as Atmore Christian is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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