Evangel Christian Academy's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers 16-1. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Pioneers: they've now won six in a row.
Anderson Schultz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Evangel Christian Academy is 2-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 4-5 otherwise. Schultz was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Levi Alexander
| 04/24/25 vs Cripple Creek-Victor | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Custer County | 3 |
| 03/22/25 vs Elbert | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Rocky Mountain Lutheran | 1 |
| 04/12/25 @ Harrison | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, Levi Alexander was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Evangel Christian Academy is undefeated when Alexander posts two or more runs, but 3-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Josiah Ochoa, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Evangel Christian Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory got Evangel Christian Academy back to even at 6-6. As for Cripple Creek-Victor, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Evangel Christian Academy has already played their next contest, an 18-3 defeat against Byers on the 26th. As for Cripple Creek-Victor, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 10-5 loss against Florence on the 26th.
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