It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Kansas City East Christian Academy had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes 5-3. That's more bragging rights for Kansas City East Christian Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Robert Carpenter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on one hit and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jaycob Mieir was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Luke Cleary, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Sunrise Christian Academy's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cleve Sutherland, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Kansas City East Christian Academy's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Sunrise Christian Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5-1 record this season.
Kansas City East Christian Academy will take on Plaza Heights Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sunrise Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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