Summit Christian Academy had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-5 to make it four. They came up short against the James Monroe Mavericks, falling 12-1. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Falcons couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for James Monroe, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 15-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.2 runs on average over those games.
For James Monroe's part, the team relied heavily on Cameron Crislip, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Crislip a new career-high. Brycen Parker was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Summit Christian Academy will square off against Mount View at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Knights have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for James Monroe, they will face off against Summers County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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