Lake Mary Prep had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders with a sharp 13-3 win on Friday.
Carson Cruse was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Cruse has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Cruse was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Sawyer Lefever was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brody Posnanski, who scored a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Old Plank Christian Academy's side, Kaden Treitinger was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
The victory got Lake Mary Prep back to even at 7-7. As for Old Plank Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Lake Mary Prep will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Lighthouse Private Christian Academy at 1:00 p.m. Lighthouse Private Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Old Plank Christian Academy, they will challenge Foundation Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Old Plank Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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