The Holy Ground Baptist Academy Stallions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Excel Christian Academy Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Holy Ground Baptist Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Holy Ground Baptist Academy unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They suffered a tough 16-6 loss at the hands of Hearts Academy.
Peyton Phillips was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Daniel Landers was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Excel Christian Academy can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past Cornerstone Prep Academy 15-1. Excel Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matches by ten runs or more this season.
Gavin Dyson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Dyson has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Dyson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on David Jinks, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Jacob Jinks, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Having lost for the first time this season, Holy Ground Baptist Academy fell to 5-1. As for Excel Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-5.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Holy Ground Baptist Academy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .495. However, it's not like Excel Christian Academy struggles in that department as they've averaged .529. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Holy Ground Baptist Academy took their victory against Excel Christian Academy in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 9-3. Does Holy Ground Baptist Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Excel Christian Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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