Circle Christian hasn't had much luck against Ocoee recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Circle Christian will head out on the road to take on Ocoee at 6:00 p.m. Circle Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Circle Christian turned things around against Holy Cross Lutheran Academy on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Crusaders a 34-0 shutout. That looming 34-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Centurions yet this season.
James Stalions and Grant Lion made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Stalions tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lion pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stalions has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Stalions went 4-for-5 with seven RBI, three runs, and two doubles, while Lion scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Those seven RBI gave Stalions a new career-high.
In other batting news, DJ Williams was a standout: he got on base in five of his six plate appearances with four runs and four RBI. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Bryan Auld, who scored five runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Circle Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .740. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Ocoee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Mount Dora, falling 7-0.
Circle Christian's record is now 3-9. As for Ocoee, their loss dropped their record down to 7-10.
Circle Christian suffered a grim 17-5 defeat to Ocoee when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can Circle Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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