Baseball Recap: Grace Christian Makes It Six in a Row at Home

Crusaders

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 vs Wilmington Christian Academy	19
03/04/25 vs Fayetteville Christian	19
04/17/25 vs Rocky Mount Academy	17
03/17/25 vs Burlington Christian Academy	13
03/29/25 vs High Point Christian Academy	10

Grace Christian had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-run drubbing they dealt Rocky Mount Academy on Thursday. The Crusaders were the clear victors by an 18-1 margin over the Eagles. The Crusaders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by ten runs or more this season.

Luke Garris and Cade Elmore dominated on the mound. Garris tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Elmore pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Elmore has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Matt Murchison was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Pena Jimenez, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI and two doubles.

Grace Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .606. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rocky Mount Academy only posted an OBP of .286.

Grace Christian's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games. As for Rocky Mount Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.

Grace Christian didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 9-2 loss against Varsity Opponent on the 21st. As for Rocky Mount Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-4 defeat against Greenfield on the 28th.