In what's become a running theme this season, Excel Christian Academy gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They never let the Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Saints onto the board and left with a 6-0 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Excel Christian Academy.
The result came thanks to Gavin Dyson's shutout, as he gave up just four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Excel Christian Academy's win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was McKaden Gentry, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Carter May was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all two of his plate appearances.
Excel Christian Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-9.
Excel Christian Academy will stay at home for another game and welcome Oakwood Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Excel Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Johnson Ferry Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Cherokee Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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