The Rocky Bayou Christian Knights are taking a road trip to challenge the Altha Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Rocky Bayou Christian made easy work of Laurel Hill and carried off a 13-3 win. That ten run margin sets a new team best for the Knights this season.
Cayden Ricciardi
| 03/13/25 vs Walton | 3 |
| 02/24/25 @ L.E.A.D. Academy | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Laurel Hill | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Altha | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ Pensacola Christian Academy | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
The team relied heavily on Cayden Ricciardi, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has become a key player for Rocky Bayou Christian: the team is 2-0-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-4 otherwise. Elijah Chapman was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Rocky Bayou Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .676. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Altha hadn't done well against Sneads recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Altha had just enough and edged out Sneads 1-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since April 18, 2024.
Austyn Poole was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high.
The win got Rocky Bayou Christian back to even at 4-4-1. As for Altha, their record is now 10-3.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Rocky Bayou Christian has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Altha struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Rocky Bayou Christian skirted past Altha 4-3 when the teams last played on March 6th. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rocky Bayou Christian since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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