After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Geneva, Merritt Island Christian was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles and snuck past 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Merritt Island Christian, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Banner Dodd was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Calvary Chapel Academy's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Payton Baker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The win got Merritt Island Christian back to even at 6-6. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Merritt Island Christian will face off against Cocoa Beach at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Tradition Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Calvary Chapel Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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