Granville Christian Academy gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Delaware Christian Eagles. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Granville Christian Academy also won the last time the pair played last Thursday.
Bentley Johnson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Aidan Rhoads was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Noah Tice, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
On Delaware Christian's side, Caden Beck was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Granville Christian Academy and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for Delaware Christian, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3.
Granville Christian Academy will take on Liberty Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Granville Christian Academy will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Delaware Christian will take on Tree of Life Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Tree of Life Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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