Atlantic Christian is 1-9 against Lake Worth Christian since March of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Atlantic Christian Sharks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lake Worth Christian Defenders. Atlantic Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
Atlantic Christian took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They came out on top against Lake Worth by a score of 5-2.
Alessandro Gonzalez made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzalez was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Gonzalez wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Reylli Campusano, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Andreas Nava was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Lake Worth Christian had to settle for a 10-8 loss against Leonard on Tuesday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Lake Worth Christian in their matchups with Leonard: they've now lost three in a row.
Kingston Kiley was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Joseph Connor, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Atlantic Christian's win bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Lake Worth Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Monday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Atlantic Christian has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .470. However, it's not like Lake Worth Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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