Salem Academy is 0-3 against Country Christian since April of 2024 but things could change on Monday. The Crusaders will welcome the Cougars at 4:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Monday.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Salem Academy and Colton meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Crusaders put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 14-3 victory. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Crusaders this season.
Meanwhile, Country Christian waltzed into their contest on Friday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Pioneers a 16-0 shutout. Considering the Cougars have won six matchups by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Country Christian pushed their record up to 12-7 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Salem Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-13.
Salem Academy suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to Country Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Crusaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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