Hope Christian Academy had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-5 to make it nine. They came up short against the Novi Christian Academy Warriors, falling 12-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-4 on Monday.
As for Novi Christian Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For Novi Christian Academy's part, Sam Snipes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Snipes also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Novi Christian Academy is undefeated when he allows at most two earned runs, but 2-3 otherwise. Snipes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Snipes is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Tyler Brown was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Luke Gallagher was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Coincidentally, Hope Christian Academy and Novi Christian Academy will both be playing Inter-City Baptist the next time they take the field. The Hawks will host the Chargers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Warriors will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on the 29th.
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