For the second straight game, First Assembly Christian will face off against Evangelical Christian. The Crusaders will welcome the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. First Assembly Christian has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
First Assembly Christian lost 12-2 to Evangelical Christian on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Crusaders have suffered against the Eagles since April 26, 2021.
For Evangelical Christian's part, Bennett Edwards tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Those nine strikeouts gave Edwards a new career-high.
On the hitting side, Henry Crosby was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Banks Addison, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Evangelical Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as First Assembly Christian only posted an OBP of .286.
Evangelical Christian pushed their record up to 16-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.2 runs on average over those games. As for First Assembly Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 14 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-16-1 record this season.
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