There's no place like home for Lee Park Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over Gospel Light Christian on Friday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Knights also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2022.
Aiden Arant was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Arant was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, James Steele and Isaiah Carpenter did most of the damage at the plate: Steele scored two runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Carpenter scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave Carpenter a new career-high.
Lee Park Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gospel Light Christian only posted an OBP of .158.
Lee Park Prep's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Gospel Light Christian, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lee Park Prep will head out to face off against NorthPoint Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The game will give the Knights their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Gospel Light Christian, they are taking a road trip to take on Woodland Baptist Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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