It was a proper cat-fight when Carmel Christian took on Ambassador Christian School on Tuesday. The Cougars blew past the Lions 12-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Nate Trunck
| 03/27/25 vs Legion Collegiate Academy | 10 |
| 03/20/25 vs Metrolina Christian Academy | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ High Point Christian Academy | 4 |
| 03/14/25 vs Charlotte Latin | 2 |
| 03/08/25 vs SouthLake Christian Academy | 2 |
| + 4 more games |
Nate Trunck was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has become a key player for Carmel Christian: the team is 3-1-2 when he allows at most two hits, but 8-9 otherwise. Trunck was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caden Tarr, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Carmel Christian's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 7-1 (and 4-9-2 when he doesn't). Thomas Gaddy also deserves some recognition as he launched his first home run of the season.
Carmel Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .433. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .333 or higher in five consecutive matchups.
Carmel Christian now has a winning record of 11-10-2. As for Ambassador Christian School, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-12.
Coming up, Carmel Christian will welcome Rabun Gap-Nacoochee at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Ambassador Christian School, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Grace Academy at 4:00 p.m. on May 9.
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