Central Christian took a 15-run loss the last time they faced off against Skipstone Academy, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders skirted past the Warriors 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Crusaders have posted since March 3rd.
Central Christian is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6-1 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games. As for Skipstone Academy, they dropped their record down to 4-12 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Central Christian will head out to face off against Praise Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Crusaders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Skipstone Academy, they will venture away from home to take on Flint River Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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