Hickory Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They skirted past the Salem Baptist Christian Vikings 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Hickory Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jude Carter made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Carter was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Carter wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Stiles Robinson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Like Hickory Christian Academy, Salem Baptist Christian also got a great game from a two-way player: Reece Pleasant. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Pleasant has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Pleasant was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Sam Hedrick made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Avery Smith, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Hickory Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Salem Baptist Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
As of now, neither Hickory Christian Academy nor Salem Baptist Christian have any future games scheduled.
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