Kemper Academy entered their tilt with Columbus Christian Academy with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. Everything went their way against the Columbus Christian Academy rams on Thursday as they made off with a 16-1 victory. Considering Kemper Academy has won four matches by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Casen Holmes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Holmes has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Holmes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run.
In other batting news, Kemper Academy got a massive performance out of Cooper Thornton, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Davis Cumberland, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run.
Kemper Academy pushed their record up to 6-3 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs per game. As for Columbus Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kemper Academy will take on Hebron Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Kemper Academy is facing Hebron Christian at the right time seeing as Hebron Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Columbus Christian Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Winston Academy at 6:00 p.m.
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