Ocala Christian hasn't had much luck against Peniel Baptist Academy recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Ocala Christian Crusaders will head out to take on the Peniel Baptist Academy Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Ocala Christian has given up an average of 20.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Ocala Christian is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Meadowbrook Academy, falling 16-5.
Ocala Christian saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lainie Culver, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Culver also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, everything went Peniel Baptist Academy's way against Trinity Christian Academy on Tuesday as Peniel Baptist Academy made off with a 14-4 win. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by ten runs or more this season.
Alexis Peacock made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Traelyn Baker was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one RBI. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in triples. Another player making a difference was Allison Peacock, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Peniel Baptist Academy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in four consecutive matches.
Ocala Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Peniel Baptist Academy, their record is now 6-1.
Ocala Christian might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Peniel Baptist Academy when the teams last played last Thursday. Can Ocala Christian avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
