The Sarasota Christian Blazers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sarasota Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Sarasota Christian gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Saint Stephen's Episcopal with a sharp 17-2 win. Sarasota Christian's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Randall Collins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Collins has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Collins was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Sarasota Christian let Evan Poznanski and Justin Brock loose on the outfield. Poznanski scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while Brock scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Brock is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Alex Hefti, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy suffered a rough 13-3 loss at the hands of Saint Stephen's Episcopal on Thursday. Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Sarasota Christian's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-4. As for Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
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