Excel Christian Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They fell victim to a rough 10-1 loss at the hands of the CHAAMP HomeSchool Hawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Excel Christian Academy of the 4-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Luke Kelley was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Kelley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Kelley wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rich Sharrock, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Sharrock has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Like Excel Christian Academy, CHAAMP HomeSchool also got a great game from a two-way player: David Harrison. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Harrison was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reece Wigley, who went 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Bradon Wafford was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Excel Christian Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for CHAAMP HomeSchool, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Excel Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for CHAAMP HomeSchool, they will be playing at home against Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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